What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Waco ISD?
Job Title: Counselor - High School
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contract
Reports To: Middle School Principal & Director of PEIMS and Counseling
Pay Grade/Days: 104/203
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus
Date Revised: 2020
Primary Purpose:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal grow and development.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree or current enrollment in program leading to Master’s degree and full counselor certification or
Valid Texas Counselor certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations and at-risk students
Ability to collaborate with diverse staff and community members in the delivery or programs and services to at-risk students
Working knowledge of state codes, governing guidance and counseling services
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills in working with internet and software programs
Working skills in Microsoft office and Excel
Experience
Two years teaching experience
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Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Use of computers and related technology.
High pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines, people intensive, frequent public contact.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
