2025-2026 Secondary School Counselor

Must be fully certified for the position by8/1/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide as a member of the counseling department staff a comprehensive guidance program to students and specifically provide services to meet the special needs of the assigned caseload; consult with teachers parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students educational social and personal needs; and provide support to other school educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Masters degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas school counselor certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures student appraisal and career development

Working knowledge of educational programs and the ability to guide students through the programs

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent communications skills- verbal and written

Ability to develop a schedule yet maintain flexibility

Knowledge of principals of developmental guidelines

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 and district staff

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computerand peripherals; Microsoft Office and various computer programs

Posture: Prolonged walking standing and/or sitting; bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including keyboarding and writing; reaching

Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)

Environment: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional demeanor under stress; must be able to work occasionally after regular work hours; some in-district travel; attend off-campus activities meetings professional development and functions

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve and make sound judgments in a shortened period of time

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience:

Three years successful classroom teaching experience as evidenced by performance evaluations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Consult and counsel with students teachers parents and administrative staff concerning students needs in resolving personal and educational problems.
2. Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data.
3. Maintain student records as required and protect each students confidentiality.
4. Keep accurate documentation and records.
5. Serve as liaison between school and community.
6. Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems such as home and family relations health and emotional adjustment.
7. Take an active role in interpreting the special education program to school personnel parents and community agencies.
8. Participate in the total school guidance program.
9. Participate in continuing study and staff development activities which will improve professional skills.
10. Take an active role in interpreting the schools and districts goals and objectives to students parents and the community.
11. Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
12. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
13. Develop implement and teach the district developmental guidance curriculum.
14. Collaborate with other school and district staff to design and/or administer testing and appraisal programs for students.
15. Abide by State and Federal laws District policies campus expectations and Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
16. Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None