Student Well-Being Counselor, Title I - Roosevelt High Schoo North East Independent School District - 4.0 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Master of Counseling Psychoeducational group therapy facilitation Classroom conflict resolution techniques Small group instruction Master's degree Substance abuse prevention education Driver's License Substance abuse counseling Driving Substance abuse Psychoeducation Presentation preparation Emergency response procedures School Counseling Certification Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs Master's degree in counseling Teaching Facilitation in mediation Suicide risk assessment Group therapy instruction Full Job Description

RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION FEDERALLY FUNDED POSITION. STAFFING OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS

Location:

Roosevelt HS (Data, ETA)

Work Schedule:

11

Months Work Type:

Regular Full-Time Exempt:

Yes Pay Grade:

A3 REASONS TO JOIN NEISD

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CALCULATION OF PAY

The annual pay for this position is pro-rated based on the effective date of the assignment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSE

: Valid Texas Certificate by the State Board for Educator Certification as a School Counselor High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY

: Identify, counsel, support, and refer students who need assistance with issues interfering with optimal performance. Provide a confidential, professional response to students and their families to support students .

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborates with Campus Counselors on the development of the Campus Comprehensive School Counseling Program. 2. Within the Campus Comprehensive School Counseling Program, develops and implements programs including but not limited to: a. Suicide and non-suicidal self-injury prevention and education b. Alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and other drug use prevention and education c. Healthy relationship awareness and education d. Relationship abuse prevention and education e. Bullying awareness and prevention f. Conflict resolution and mediation training and implementation 3. Consults on Emergency Mental Health protocols for students enduring suicidal thoughts or behaviors; homicidal thoughts or behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury behaviors, and other emergency mental health concerns. 4. Provides individual responsive service counseling to students individually in a brief context when barriers inhibit a student's ability to achieve academic, post-secondary and social/emotional success. 5. Uses data to determine needs and provide group counseling for students facing similar barriers to academic or social/emotional development. 6. Within the Campus Comprehensive School Counseling Program, collaborates, develops and implements guidance curriculum for students at all grade levels according to the requirements of the Texas Education Code of required content. 7. Within the Campus Comprehensive School Counseling Program, collaborates, develops and implements psycho-educational presentations for campus staff, teachers and administration including: a. Suicide Prevention b. Child Abuse Reporting Requirements c. Trauma and Grief Informed Practices for educators d. Mental Health Awareness 8. Coordinates resources for students' development and improvement, as appropriate, including working with appropriate community agencies, campus PTSA, student leadership organizations such as PALS, S2S, Student Government, JROTC, etc., ADEPT (Alcohol, Drug Education, Prevention and Training), and other campus resources and programs. 9. Consults with teachers and campus administrators regarding the need for support following student discipline (North East Alternative Center placement, In-School or Out-of-school suspension). 10. Continues in a counseling capacity as the point of contact for students at alternative learning centers and the home campus. 11. Advocates for the individual student and the best options for meeting the individual student's needs. 12. Collaborates with campus counselors to evaluate the Comprehensive School Counseling Program and make changes as needed to serve student and campus needs. 13. Pursues relevant professional development as related to counseling students and improving opportunities for student development. 14. Attends monthly Wellness & Well-Being Team meetings. 15. Uses high-level interpersonal skills with students and those working with students to build trust and relationships. 16. Maintains confidentiality of information and shares limits of confidentiality and disclosure requirements with students, families and staff prior to providing counseling services. 17. Actively participates in district crisis team through training and campus crisis support when deployed by the Assistant Director of Guidance. 18. Regularly drives personal vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks, especially in required services at North East Alternative Center. 19. Reports to work on time every day.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience leading psychoeducational small groups Experience in mediation and in teaching mediation skills to others Training in Substance Use Prevention Interventions Training in Suicide Prevention and Intervention Experience in Crisis Response Interventions and Support Experience using and knowledge of Brief Counseling Theories Awareness of and adherence to the American School Counseling Association's Ethical Standards for School Counselors Demonstrated multicultural, ethical and professional competencies in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive school counseling program Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to develop and provide presentations to students, faculty and community members Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and discretion in sensitive, confidential issues and projects Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to drive personal vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed. North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.