Teacher / Professional - Elementary - Counselor
Grades PK-5
Job Number 0000761063
Start Date
Open Date 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date
ROLE AND PURPOSE :
Provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic and career development. This is accomplished 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.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education / Certification :
- Master's Degree from Accredited College or University
- Valid Texas School Counselor's Certification
Experience :
Two years teaching experience required, or school district counseling experience required.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Manages and leads the counseling program by planning organizing, implementing and deliveringprogram activities to improve students' Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness,
Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Planning and Readiness.
Delivers classroom guidance activities by teaching the school guidance curriculum componentsthrough the use of effective instructional skills and intentionally planned structured group sessions for
students based on campus needs.
Implements the individual student-planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students,and parents or guardians, through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans.
Provides responsive service component services through effective use of individual and groupcounseling, consultation and referral skills.
Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling programmanagement and support for other educational programs.
II. SCHOOL / ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
Always maintain a high level of integrity and service.Conducts an annual campus counseling program evaluation.Foster a Culture of Care through wellness activities, meaningful parent involvement, celebration ofachievement, building positive norms and encouraging innovation.
III. SCHOOL / ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).Maintain professional and emotional composure.Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, students, and parents / guardians.Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives.Interpret policies and procedures.Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of theschool.
IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL / FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
NoneV. STUDENT MANAGEMENT
Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent.Assists students and their parents or guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal andsocial development as they progress in school.
VI. SCHOOL / COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Serves as a consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the schools' / districts' guidancecurriculum.
Clearly articulates and communicates the counseling program's management system and relatedprogram action plans to administration, faculty, parents, and the community.
Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs thataddress students' educational, career, personal and social development.
Informs and consults with the counseling program advisory council in its role in planning andimplementing the counseling program.
Guides and advises students and their parents / guardians regarding the importance of higher education,coursework designed to prepare students for higher education and financial aid availability and
requirements.
Provides parent and staff training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal andsocial development.
VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Pursue continuous professional growth.Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by the AmericanCounseling Association, the American School Counselor Association and the state of Texas.
Attend 2 hours of ethics training each year.VIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NoneIX. MISCELLANEOUS
Performs other duties as may be assigned by principal.X. MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS :
Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standardinstructional equipment.
Posture : Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stoopingMotion : Moderate walkingLifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment : Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposureto noise
Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.Duty Days 202
Pay Grade Admin Professional 3
