School Counselor

Job Title : School Counselor

Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Administrator in an Educational Establishment

Reports to : Principal

Dept. / School : Middle School Campus

Primary Purpose :

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Deliver guidance curriculum in various group sizes. Educate students of skills necessary to address troublesome circumstances, support students in challenging situations, and assist students with needed resources to navigate crisis situations.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Master's degree in counseling from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas school counselor 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 in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents or guardians, and district staff

Experience :

Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Guidance Curriculum

• Plan, organize, implement, and deliver structured group lessons according to the district's guidance curriculum to improve students' interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, post-secondary planning and readiness, and other developmental needs.
• Teach the school guidance curriculum components through the use of effective instructional strategies and planned structured groups considering diverse student populations and needs for differentiated instruction.
• Work with students, staff, parents or guardians, and the community to identify priorities where students will be served through the guidance curriculum component. Collaborate across curricular areas to integrate guidance lessons into content area curriculum.
• Create a balanced curriculum by using well-planned and intentional activities and materials, incorporating guest speakers, and offering engaging delivery techniques, including technology tools.

Responsive Services

Individual Planning

System Support

Other Related Duties

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and administrative assistant(s).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture : Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment : Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.