Primary Purpose:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to the school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification :
- Master’s 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 of teaching experience?
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance
- Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into the 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 the 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 rules, and board policy in the 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 assignments
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
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Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
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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 a 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 the 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
