SCHOOL COUNSELOR, GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL GEORGETOWN TEXAS

Please submit a formal application is required for consideration of an Orenda Education employment opportunities. A resume and cover letter are recommended. Please go to www.orendaeducation.org CLICK WORK FOR US! POSITION:              SCHOOL COUNSELOR REPORTS TO:        PRINCIPAL SUPERVISES:        NA FLSA STATUS:       EXEMPT - FULL TIME SALARY RANGE:  $57,223-$70,302 annually DAYS:                     187A LOCATION:            GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TEXAS  COMPETENCIES: MASTER’S DEGREE IN COUNSELING A WITH VALID TEXAS CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELING  POSITION SUMMARY: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at Gateway College Preparatory School. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide counseling to students as needed to support an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment. Provide counseling as a related service to special education students including completing formal evaluations and periodic IEP progress reports, and attending ARD meetings. Make referrals to outside agencies as needed. Document student needs and suggest related services as appropriate. Provide teachers with resources and support for appropriately managing student behaviors. Assist with implementation of a school-wide anti-bullying and character education programs. Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives. Consult with school staff, parents, and other community members to increase student effectiveness and promote student success. Deliver classroom guidance, group guidance and serve as a consultant to teachers. Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans. Protects confidentiality of students and their families. Support the mission and vision of the campus and district. Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.   REQUIREMENTS:  Education: Master's degree in counseling from accredited college or university and valid Texas School Counseling Certificate. Counseling procedures, intervention strategies and student appraisal systems Experience:  Two years of school counseling or classroom teaching experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:  Academic programs, policies and procedures Community-based organizations and resources Interact effectively with parents and community partners Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Analyze complex information and data Implement long-range and immediate plans Operate standard computer and software applications, including, but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations Communicate and collaborate between and among various areas of the district to support healthy students, high student achievement and customer satisfaction Organize and prioritize work responsibilities   WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting. Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties. Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds. Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress. 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 : $57,223 - $70,302