What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Counselor position at Education Service Center Region 12?
Job Description
To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12 and to provide training in the following areas to Region 12 educators to further meet the needs of students in the area of testing and accountability:
- Collaborate with and provide professional development to assist and support school personnel in understanding communication deficits and improving communication skills in students
- Develop and coordinate timelines and best practices related to data analysis and improvement plans
- Help with GPA and transcript audits
- Be a member of the ESC Region 12 Crisis Response Team
- Provide training and coordination in testing and graduation requirements
- Be the lead in seeking an Effective Advising Framework grant
- Keep Region 12 educators abreast of current trends and issues related to Texas Accountability, Social-Emotional Learning, Multi-Tiered Student Support, College & Career, and Military Readiness.
- Be available to serve as the counselor for some Region 12 schools that need counseling services part-time.
Education/Certification
- Master's degree required
- Valid Texas license
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Experience in public education as a secondary counselor and/or academic advisor
- At least five years of relevant experience
- Thorough knowledge of the TX accountability system
- Hands-on experience with GPAs/Transcripts
- High level of analysis and analytical skills
- Experience with student information systems software
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Experience in blended learning
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Positive attitude, self-starter, and team player
Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating the following:
- Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
- Quality in delivering what I promise and helping create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
- Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
- Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change, and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
- Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
- Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected
Benefit Information
- ESC Region 12 provides monthly monetary contributions of up to $575 for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
- An employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave.
- All employees contribute to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs.
Salary : $5,839 - $7,321
