Counselor

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 growth and development. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling

Valid Texas Counseling Certificate

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to present information to small and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Experience :

Two years teaching experience

EXPERIENCE : MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Management

• Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities, and program objectives.
• Implements a developmental and balanced program.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the overall program in meeting desired student outcomes.
• Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a public information program.

Guidance

Counseling

Consultation

Coordination

Assessment

Professionalism

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Assigned counseling aide(s) and / or clerical employee(s)

WORKING_CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying

Posture : Prolonged sitting, frequent standing, knelling / squatting, and bending / stooping

OTHER INFORMATION : Days : 197 / 211 - Middle School

211 / 226 – High School START DATE : 07 / 14 / 2025