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Job Description
Job Description: COUNSELOR
Job Title:
Counselor
Duty Days:
207
Reports to:
Principal
Pay Grade:
By Step
Dept/School:
As Assigned
Pay Schedule:
Teacher Pay Scale
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
9/2020
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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Masters degree in guidance counseling
- Valid Texas counseling 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
Experience:
- Three years teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance
- Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
- Counsel individuals and small groups.
Consultation
- Consult parents teachers administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
- Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.
- Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
Assessment
- Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
- Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.
Program Management
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of guidance program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile maintain and file all required physical and computerized reports records and other documents.
Administration
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents.
Professional Growth and Other
- Model behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing /pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Employment Type
Full-Time
