COUNSELOR GEORGETOWN, TEXAS

JOB TITLE: COUNSELOR FOR SPED REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISES NA FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION SALARY: $55,050 - $69,883 annually WORK CALENDAR: 187 LOCATION; TRAVEL TO GEORGETOWN AND BELTON TEXAS POSITION SUMMARY: Perform professional work in behavior management, social skills, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Assess the emotional needs of students referred to special education services. To provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties:  Assessment Selects and administer assessments and observations to evaluate emotional and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations. Scores and interpret test data. Helps to collect data during the evaluation process and helps to complete a written Full Individual Evaluation report. Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Consultation Interprets counseling eligibility criteria to school personnel and parents. Interprets individual assessments and reports to principals, teachers, parents, and support staff. Meets with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Consults with teachers and relevant staff concerning the interpretation of assessment data. Consults with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students. Maintains appropriate documentation and records regarding students’ academic progress. Meets deadlines for ARD meetings  Prepares accommodations, goals, objectives, and recommendations prior to and at the ARD meetings Gives recommendations to staff to help with problem behaviors.  Services Provides counseling services to students to meet each students IEP. Provides counseling services to students not in Special Education Provides students and families with resources as needed from outside the school environment Provides crisis intervention as necessary Works with students to provide a positive school environment Helps students process their academic problems and plan goals and action Mediates conflict between peers and students and teachers Works with students in individual, small group and classroom settings Works with students on social skills Other Presents staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of student information, records, and personnel information. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Master’s Degree as a Licensed Professional Counselor Valid Texas Driver’s License  Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development Knowledge of procedures for assessing emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes Ability to interpret data Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and problem solving skills SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None    WORKING CONDITIONS:   Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. BENEFITS: Should you enroll in a medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services

Salary : $55,050 - $69,883