JOB GOALTo work with school faculty and staff students parents and community to plan implement and evaluate a comprehensivedevelopmental guidance and counseling program at assigned school. Counsel students to fully develop each students academic career personal and social abilities and address the needs of special population QUALIFICATIONS:o Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.o Minimum 2 years of teaching or counseling experienceo Masters degree in Counseling (Preferred)o Valid Texas Counseling Certification (Preferred)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Understands and supports the mission vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.o Serves as primary college counseling liaison with other schools within the districto Supports and oversees school counselors to develop implement and evaluate comprehensive school guidance andcounseling programs.o Assists in scheduling and providing information about curriculum offerings in the program of studies to staff students andparents.o Coordinates and oversees the activities of the College & Career Success department such as home visit parent activitiesand trips.o Supports and oversees all stakeholders (admins staff students parents PTO/PTA committee community leadershigher education institutions etc.) to fulfill the school mission and goalso Analyzes and evaluates the ongoing College & Career programs by providing data to the administration.o Meets with the designated person to evaluate the programs on a regular basis.o Collaborates with the district and campus administrator to run activities such as middlehigh school transition internshipsvarious certificate programs scholarships and senioralumni transition.o Supports and oversees campus alumni gathering activities in order to maintain campus alumni networks to build healthyand strong school community.o Supports and oversees the planning and organizing major senior activities and graduation.o Supports and oversees connection with Harmony alumni student organizations (HASO) to provide academic socialemotional support programs for seniors and incoming freshmen during the transition period.o Supports and oversees campus career events such as career fairs workshops and talks for all students and parents.o Supports and oversees Summer Melt Prevention Program and Fall College CheckIns for all high school graduates.o Collaborates with other departments which provide counseling services to ensure cohesive implementation and delivery ofservices.o Coordinates counseling information and record keeping.o Assists in scheduling and providing information about curriculum offerings in the program of studies to staff students andparents.o Remains current in the area of counseling through membership in professional organizations reviews of related literatureand attendance of workshops and inservice programs.o Coordinates school college/university trips.o Attends ARD LPAC meetings.o Performs other duties as AND ABILITIES:o Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skillso Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management both internal and externalto the district.o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.o Ability to use computer including software database used by the district spreadsheet and word processing softwarecalculator copy machine and telephone.o Ability to analyze datao Ability to use effective interview techniques effective public speaking skills and problemsolving skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.o Moderate travel is required.