What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Secondary position at McAllen Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services to assigned school; use a planning process to define needs and priorities of populations served; provide a proactive developmental guidance program for all students to maximize personal growth and development; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree, required
Texas Counselor’s Certificate, required
Texas Teaching Certificate, required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of counseling procedures; communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; possess effective organizational and presentation skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; basic computer skills
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher; high school experience, required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan and implement the school’s developmental guidance and counseling program to meet identified needs.
2. Provide guidance and counseling to individuals and groups of students related to their personal needs.
3. Provide crisis counseling and/or consultation services.
4. Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum in conjunction with teachers or through individual and/or classroom group activities.
5. Provide academic and career counseling through course advisement and selection.
6. Monitor and evaluate student progress to assess placement; assist school staff in the selection and/or development of appropriate career guidance materials, such as brochures, audiovisual materials and other instructional aids needed to provide career/occupational and post-secondary training opportunities.
7. Coordinate and participate in special events/projects designed to enhance student success.
8. Consult with parents, administrators, school personnel or students about educational, personal and social needs of students through conferences, phone calls and home visits.
9. Use an effective referral process to work cooperatively with school, community and resource persons to assist students.
10. Assist administrators, teachers, students and parents in the resolution of conflicts.
11. Collaborate with other school and district staff to administer and interpret testing programs for students.
12. Provide professional development for staff when appropriate.
13. Promote equal access to all career/technical programs and activities based on student career interest and aptitude assessment and ability to succeed in such programs for all students, including students who are members of special populations.
14. Work cooperatively with students, parents and school staff to achieve a positive school climate and community relations.
15. Foster collaborative educational efforts among staff by supporting the district’s philosophy and mission and its commitment to site-based shared decision-making.
16. Keep the principal informed regarding the status of all projects or initiatives undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally.
17. Obtain, manage and distribute all college and scholarship information in a timely manner.
18. Compile and maintain all reports, records and other required documents in a timely and efficient manner.
19. Pursue professional growth by participating in appropriate in-service opportunities and keeping abreast of changes and developments in education as reflected in research, literature and best practices.
20. Use accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.
21. Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
22. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
23. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
Working Days: ES-190 / MS-201 / HS-203
Daily Rate pay range: Revised: 08/21/24
Minimum: $300.55
Maximum: $419.33
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
