Position Type:
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Economedes High School
Date Available:
07/30/2026
REPORTS TO:
Director of C&T Education
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:
207 days
DATE REVISED
JUL 27, 2026
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE:
$70,392 Minimum
$99,228 Maximum
PAY GRADE:
SO5
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Career & Technical Education Advisor is responsible to Director of Career and Technical Education and the Campus Principal. CTE Advisor's primary purpose is to plan, implement and
evaluate the completion of a CTE program of study for all students; provide career interest and aptitude assessment activities, determine career and technical education needs, assist students and
parents with career and educational planning strategies; provide informational and recruitment sessions to middle school and high school students and parents to contribute to the District's
overall student academic achievement towards post-secondary and career preparedness.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TEA certification requirements for Counselor
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Strong familiarization with Special Education rules and regulations
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
Ability to work with groups of students and teachers
Highly Qualified as per NCLB guidelines, if applicable to teaching assignment
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- To supplement the academic program by ensuring that the required use of funds are in compliance as defined in the Federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006.
- Provide Career & Technical Education advisement to current Edinburg CISD middle school and high school students and parents.
- Conducts process of advisement which may include: an interview, intake, assessment of academic and career goals, selection of Career & Technical Education Program of Study.
- Work jointly with Academic Counselors to create/implement a graduation plan that includes the completion of a CTE program of study, along with an aligned Industry Based Certification for all students.
- Works with administrators, teachers, employers, and other counselors for effective dissemination of occupational information to students.
- Familiarity with all CTE partnering higher education institutions' policy in regard to academic standards.
- Provides students with information on careers that are nontraditional for their gender.
- Coordinate the efforts of Career and Technical Education in serving all students.
- Supports the efforts of Career & Technical Education staff in attending Special Education ARD meetings.
- Selects, administers and interprets test instruments used in assisting students in making career choices.
- Works with administrators, counselors and career education teachers to provide orientation to students relating to coherent and rigorous academic and Career and Technical Education offerings.
- Develops and maintains a Texas Achievement Plan for each student.
- Provides counseling for Career and Technical Education students.
- Works with "feeder" schools regularly to explain CTE programs to prospective students.
- Provides opportunities for students to earn Dual Enrollment Credit, Advanced Technical Credit, and/or locally articulated credit.
- Provides opportunities for students to learn all aspects of an industry, including industry-recognized certification if appropriate.
Provides students and parents an opportunity to choose a program of study and a list of the appropriate courses needed for "completer status".
- Assist with CTE Advisement trainings for Edinburg CISD faculty and staff.
- Evaluates high school students' coherent sequence of courses for Career and Technical Education PEIMS coding.
- Identifies Tech Prep Texas Scholars as per Tech Prep RGV guidelines.
- Plans and coordinates campus career fair.
- Promotes seamless transition from high school to college and career.
Guidance
- Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
- Help teachers incorporate career guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
- Develop and implement classroom presentations and activities related to the delivery of a comprehensive career development guidance program.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop educational plans and career awareness.
- Visit classrooms, schedule activities and maintain regular office hours at ECISD Career Center, ECISD CTE Building, the high school and middle schools.
- Counseling individuals and small groups about their concerns.
Consultation
- Be prepared to discuss CTE academic advisement with students and parents.
- 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 Interest and Aptitude testing program.
- Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
Program Management
- Assist students, parents, and teachers with career/technical opportunities and experiences by scheduling appropriate career activities such as career days, field trips, and career guest speakers.
- Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the Career and Technical Education guidance program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Submit monthly activity reports to Campus Principal, CTE Campus administrator, and Edinburg CISD CTE Director.
- Consult and coordinate with campus administration in creating the CTE Master Schedule.
Administration
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Tracks and monitors student's CTE academic progress and attendance through several report methods.
- Conduct CTE credit checks for students. Create and maintain electronic students' CTE completer academic plan.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Professional
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Other
- Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to self and/or to others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise staff as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent district-wide travel; outdoor work exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather; maybe required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control
behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.
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,
[email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa,
[email protected], Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
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 políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Mark Micallef,
[email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa,
[email protected], Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
