What are the responsibilities and job description for the COUNSELOR GEORGETOWN, TEXAS position at Orenda Education?
JOB TITLE: COUNSELOR FOR SPEDREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONSUPERVISES NAFLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITIONSALARY: $55,050 - $69,883 annuallyWORK CALENDAR: 187LOCATION; TRAVEL TO GEORGETOWN AND BELTON TEXASPOSITION 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: AssessmentSelects 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.ConsultationInterprets 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 meetingsPrepares accommodations, goals, objectives, and recommendations prior to and at the ARD meetingsGives recommendations to staff to help with problem behaviors.ServicesProvides counseling services to students to meet each students IEP.Provides counseling services to students not in Special EducationProvides students and families with resources as needed from outside the school environmentProvides crisis intervention as necessaryWorks with students to provide a positive school environmentHelps students process their academic problems and plan goals and actionMediates conflict between peers and students and teachersWorks with students in individual, small group and classroom settingsWorks with students on social skillsOtherPresents 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: Masters Degree as a Licensed Professional CounselorValid Texas Drivers LicenseSpecial Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human developmentKnowledge of procedures for assessing emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposesAbility to interpret dataKnowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventionsExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication and problem solving skillsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneWORKING 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 InsuranceTelehealthBasic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability403b and 457b Investment PlansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account OptionsCritical Illness, Cancer InsuranceLegal Services
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 meetingsPrepares accommodations, goals, objectives, and recommendations prior to and at the ARD meetingsGives recommendations to staff to help with problem behaviors.ServicesProvides counseling services to students to meet each students IEP.Provides counseling services to students not in Special EducationProvides students and families with resources as needed from outside the school environmentProvides crisis intervention as necessaryWorks with students to provide a positive school environmentHelps students process their academic problems and plan goals and actionMediates conflict between peers and students and teachersWorks with students in individual, small group and classroom settingsWorks with students on social skillsOtherPresents 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: Masters Degree as a Licensed Professional CounselorValid Texas Drivers LicenseSpecial Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human developmentKnowledge of procedures for assessing emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposesAbility to interpret dataKnowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventionsExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication and problem solving skillsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneWORKING 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 InsuranceTelehealthBasic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability403b and 457b Investment PlansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account OptionsCritical Illness, Cancer InsuranceLegal Services
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