What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Counselor position at Bellville Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Secondary Counselor
The role of a secondary counselor in Bellville ISD is to nurture the development of our young students'
character in order to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address
the needs of all students. Our counselors are charged with leading our efforts to ensure the social and
emotional needs of our students are met. This includes leading efforts of character development with
students, modeling and leading among colleagues, and equipping others (including parents, teachers, and
staff) with the knowledge and information needed to ensure all are working to support the social and
emotional growth and well being of our learners.
Reports to: Campus Principal Location: Bellville Junior High School
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas counseling certificate
Three years of teaching experience required
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Effectively plan the school guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs
- Teach the school developmental guidance and character education curriculums
- Assist teaching staff in teaching of guidance-related curriculum
- Provide counseling to individuals and small groups relative to their concerns
- Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the Problem Solving Team and Special Education referral
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders
- Participate in the district staff development program
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required
- Any other assignments deemed appropriate by the building principal
NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED: 209 Days
COMPENSATION SCALE: Administrative Pay-Grade 3 Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES: July 2025-TBD
APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE: Apply by completing the application at www.bellvillisd.org and by sending a
resume and letter of interest to Principal Daniel Symm, at dsymm@bellvillebrahmas.org
