26-27 Counselor, Elementary

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Pay Scale:

Administrative - Instructional Level 4

Primary Purpose:

Advocate for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal- setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data. Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education/Certifications:

Master's degree in counseling Valid Texas school counselor certification Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proof of the following: completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling, ability to earn a master's degree in counseling and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and full eligibility for an Emergency Permit from TEA.

Experience:

Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Able to: Communicate effectively (verbal and written) Demonstrate organizational adeptness Maintain professional and emotional composure Promote a positive, caring environment Interpret policies and procedures Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives

Knowledge of:

Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students State identified at-risk criteria Community agencies and support services for at-risk students

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None