Counselor/Elementary

Counselor / ElementaryJOB STATUS : OPEN POSTING DATE : 09 / 03 / 2024 POSTING NUMBER : 00044225 LOCATION : Admin Guidance & Counseling - 875 POSITION TITLE : Counselor / Elementary

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Implement the District Development Guidance Plan responding to the unique needs of the individual student.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops a campus-Level Counselor Action Plan based on identified school need according to the TEA Developmental Guidance Program.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Assists individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals.
• Confers with students, parents, and teachers when needed.
• Conducts individual personal / academic student and parent conferences.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Assists with student classroom and program placement.
• Provides parents and students with information regarding campus and district programs.
• Assists with testing as needed.
• Assists in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs.
• Provides orientation sessions for parents and students.
• Provides college and career awareness activities.
• Adheres to time lines and procedures.
• Services on district Crisis Team.
• Plays active role in dropout prevention.
• Meets deadlines as established by the PEIMS / technology departments for scheduling, grade reporting, and pupil data information.
• Maintains calendar schedule of counselor activities.
• Attends required District in-service and staff meetings.
• Maintains student records.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships.
• Serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members to access community resources.
• Cooperates with and supports faculty and staff.
• Coordinates and / or teaches anti-victimization and bullying programs.
• Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.
• Promotes positive self-image in students.
• Treats students consistently and empathetically.
• Initiates procedures to analyze and modify, as necessary, performance of duties based on self-analysis, feedback from students and interactions with colleagues.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through reading, course work, and professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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CONTACT INFORMATION :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environment Factors : Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

APPLY TO :

To apply for this position, click "login" above. Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW- 936-709-7846.

SALARY :

Pay Grade AE-3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $70,532

DAYS : 202 START DATE : 2024-2025 School Year

Salary : $70,532