QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas Licensed Professional Counselor

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
  2. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  3. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:

Three (3) years of Licensed Professional Counselor experience preferred

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned.  Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Guidance

1.         Teach the school development curriculum.

  1. Assist teaching staff in teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
  2. Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
  3. Provide counseling to individuals and small groups relative to their concerns.

Consultation

  1. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
  2. Work with school personnel and area residents to bring together resources for students.
  3. Use an effective referrals process to help students and others use special programs and services.

Assessment

  1. Participate in the planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program.
  2. Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.

Program Management

  1. Plan the school guidance and counseling program to effectively meet identified needs.
  2. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings.
  3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Administration

  1. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.
  2. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
  3. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
  4. Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Professional

  1. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
  2. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
  3. Perform related duties assigned by special education director/supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintains emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.  Frequent traveling.