At-Risk School Counselor

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide a proactive developmental guidance and counseling program and maximize the academic career and personal growth for students in a state institution for neglected/delinquent children and youth. To provide the same opportunities to meet the same challenging state academic standards that all children in the state are expected to meet; provide neglected/delinquent students with the services needed to make successful transition from institutionalization to further schooling graduation or employment; to prevent at-risk youth from dropping out of school and from returning to a correctional facility/institution with the support system to ensure their continued education and involvement of their families and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling
TEA Counselor certification
Special Knowledge
Knowledge of guidance and counseling practices and procedures student appraisals career guidance
high school graduation plans post-secondary education and curriculum requirements in all grade levels (Elementary Middle and High School students).
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable in all areas of grade reporting scheduling attendance and grade averaging.
Ability to interact with all students and assist in behavior management when needed.
Ability to coordinate campus support operations.
Experience
Three years teaching experience required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management

• Implement the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program which includes Guidance Curriculum Responsive Services Individual Planning and System Supports.
  Organize and implement a school guidance and counseling program for children and youth while enrolled in the correctional facility.
• Assist in the transition of the children and youth returning to local schools from correctional facility to ensure that students remain in school/complete their education.
  Develops coordinates and continuously evaluates the overall effectiveness of the guidanceprogram.
  Educates the school staff parents and community about the guidance services via meetingsschool newsletters and presentations.
• Coordinate with home schools to conduct orientation sessions and procedures for withdrawal and entry to ensure a smooth transition back to school.
• Coordinate dropout prevention programs.
• Coordinate health and social services for students and families.
  Compiles maintains and files all required reports records and documents.

Compiles maintains and verifies grades/course credits for students transferring into the facility and when re-entering the home school.
Is knowledgeable in reading and maintaining students report cards and Academic Achievement Records(transcripts).

• Create and assign a class schedule reflecting appropriate courses for students at the correctional facility to ensure continued educational services and instruction.
  Work closely with all home campuses in Hidalgo county on matters of student schedules grades test scores and other matters related to student records.
• Maintains records in an efficient manner.

Guidance and Counseling

• Compile and maintain academic records of students to ensure educational records are transferred and recorded accurately for all students.

Teaches the school developmental guidance curriculum that includes social-emotional learning and character education activities.
Assists teachers and staff at the correctional facility in the teaching of guidance related curriculum.
Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans andcareer awareness.
Conduct individual counseling sessions with students regarding concerns such as attendance behavior grades social emotional career planning etc.
Conduct individual and small group counseling sessions with students in need of support.
Provide crisis counseling as needed and follow up on administrative and teacher referrals.
Counsel special education students as per ARD recommendation based on behavior evaluation scales outcome.
Complete counselor portion of special education referral packets.
Consultation and Coordination
Consults with parents teachers administrators and other relevant in individuals to enhancetheir work with students.
Coordinates with school and community personnel to obtain resources for students.
Implements an effective referral process to assist students gain access to special programs andservices.

Assessment
Participates in the planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing programs.
Coordinates and administers student assessments (TELPAS STAAR/EOC STAAR Alt).
Interprets tests and other appraisal results appropriately.
Interpret and distribute test results to student and their parents.
Complete behavior evaluation scales for special education counseling referrals.

Administration

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education and board policy in guidance and counseling.
  Comply with all district and correctional facility routines and regulations.
  Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
  Communicate effectively with colleagues students probation officers and licensed professional counselors.
  Participate in the development of class schedules and teacher assignments and revise as needed.
  Monitor student attendance and request assignments as needed.
  Provide counseling documentation for Special Education SHARS program reimbursement.
  Coordinate and implement credit recovery for attendance purposes.
  Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professionalism

• Models behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
  Participates in professional staff development to improve skills related to job assignment andto keep updated with developments in education.
  Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
  Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Supervise clerical employee(s).
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged andirregular hours.
  
  
  FUNDING:
  
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  This document 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.
  I certify that I spend the percentage(s) listed above to perform all duties and responsibilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polï½ticas de no discriminaciï½n Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .