High School Counselor

High School Counselor Central Heights ISD Central Heights Independent School District - Nacogdoches, Texas This job is also posted in Central Heights Independent School District, and ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board Job Details

Job ID:

5728104

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description High School Counselor

Position Type:

12 month contract Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited university.

Certification:

Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Experience:

Prior experience as a high school counselor is highly desirable. Special Knowledge & Skills Deep understanding of high school graduation requirements, degree plans, and transcript evaluations (e.g., Texas Foundation High School Program, Endorsements). Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Ascender) for schedule changes, online course requests, and academic tracking. Strong knowledge of testing coordination (e.g.

SAT, ACT, TSIA2

). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis-intervention skills. Ability to interpret student performance data (such as MAPS, Star Ren, and classroom metrics) to drive student intervention strategies. Major Responsibilities & Duties Academic & Career Guidance Review, manage, and audit student degree plans to ensure compliance with graduation requirements. Conduct individual and group credit checks; advise students on course selection, career pathways, and endorsement tracks. Assist students with college readiness initiatives, scholarship applications, and financial aid processes (FAFSA/TASFA). Social-Emotional Support & Counseling Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling to address student concerns, social-emotional learning needs, and peer relationships. Implement preventative programs dealing with peer pressure, conflict resolution, mental health wellness, and bullying awareness. Coordinate crisis-response intervention plans as required, working alongside district and county special services teams. Professionalism & Communication Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding student records and personal issues. Stay current with state regulations, Texas Education Agency (TEA) updates, and professional development training. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required