Job Title: Special Education - Counselor Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/202 day

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Dept./School: Special Services Department Date Revised: 06/24/2024

Primary Purpose:

Plan implement and evaluate counseling as a related service forstudents with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Masters degree in guidance counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate or Licensed Professional Counselor

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures student appraisal and careerdevelopment

Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Abilityto instruct students and manage theirbehavior

Knowledge of Special Education law practices and procedures

Experience:

Three years of teaching experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Consultation:

1. Counsel individuals and small groups as directed byIEP.
2. Consult with parents teachers administrators educators and otherrelevant people to enhance theirworkwith students.
3. Workwith school personnel school district residents and communityagencies to obtain resources forstudents.
4. Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

Evaluation:

1. Provide a complete counseling assessment eligibility and IEP goals for special education students who are eligible for counseling services.

1. Assist and consult with Psychologist or LSSP regarding psychological evaluations.
2. Prepare or assist with the development of functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
3. Conduct reevaluations at least every three years to determine eligibility for continued counseling services.
4. Provide progress reports on counseling goals according to the schedule established by the ARD committee.
5. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.

Program Management:

1. Assist in developing continuing evaluation counseling servicesand make changes based on findings.
2. Compile submit maintain and file all required physical and computerized reports records and otherdocuments required by the district and IDEA.
3. Complywith policies established byfederal and state law State Board of Education rules and board policy.
4. Complywith all district and campus routines and regulations.
5. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
6. Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents.
7. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and parents.
8. Perform otherduties/responsibilities as assigned by the Director/Administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

THE LIVINGSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR GENDER RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN AGE DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.