Job Title:         Counselor*                                                           

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:      Principal                                                                

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus                                                   

Primary Purpose:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students. 

Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in guidance counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate 

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior 

    Experience:

• Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Guidance
• Counseling
• Consultation
• Assessment
• Program Management
• Administration responsibilities
• Professional responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress

*Includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency.