Counselor, Elementary

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Counselor, Elementary

Employment Term (days) : 193

Pay Scale : Administrative-Instructional 4

Primary Purpose :

Advocate for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal- setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data. Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.

Qualification Guidelines :

Education / Certifications :

Master's degree in counseling

Valid Texas school counselor certification

• Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proof of the following :
• completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling,
• ability to earn a master's degree in counseling and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and
• full eligibility for an Emergency Permit from TEA.

Experience :

Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience (preferred)

Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Able to :

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Demonstrate organizational adeptness

Maintain professional and emotional composure

Promote a positive, caring environment

Interpret policies and procedures

Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives

Knowledge of :

Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students

State identified at-risk criteria

Community agencies and support services for at-risk students

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None