George Gervin Academy is dedicated to cultivating growth, academic excellence, and accountability through passionate teamwork. With multiple campuses across San Antonio, the academy serves approximately 1,100 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing diverse educational pathways and support for at-risk youth.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate School Counselor to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support students’ emotional, social, and academic development by providing counseling services, behavioral management strategies, and guidance tailored to individual needs. Your energetic approach will help foster a positive school environment where every student can thrive.
Qualifications:
- Education/Certification:
- Master’s Degree
- Texas School Counselor Certification EC-12
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of the student appraisal system and career development
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience
- Two years of teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services.
- Teaches the school developmental guidance curriculum.
- Assists teachers in the teaching of guidance related curriculum.
- Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans and career awareness.
- Uses accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.
- Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Coordinates with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
- Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services.
- Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school's standardized testing program.
- Interprets test and other appraisal results appropriately.
- Adheres to ethical, legal and professional standards
- Oversee CCMR requirements
- Oversee graduation requirements
- Review transcripts
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the George Gervin Academy safety program.
- Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
- Performs any other duties assigned by appropriate supervisor.
- Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations
Assessment
- Assist the Campus Testing Coordinators
- Assist campus administrators with interpreting standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
Program Management
- Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
- Implement procedures to identify and monitor at-risk students at all grade levels districtwide, including review of student data.
- Provide students in at-risk situations with alternative course work through curriculum modification and acceleration.
- Participate in the alternative education placement process.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the at-risk program and implement changes based on the findings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
