About this role
Job Title: Lead Counselor, High School Reports to: Campus Principal Dept.: Assigned Campus Exemption Status: Exempt Pay Scale: AP2 Calendar: 207 Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance at assigned campus. Supervise a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. Serve as a leader to assist with coordinating academic information and all counseling services. Qualifications:
• Three years of secondary teaching experience (preferred)
Education/Certification:
• Master's degree in school counseling
• Valid Texas School Counselor Certification
Experience:
• Has a minimum of 3 years secondary counseling experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Knowledge of appropriate counselor interventions for student achievement and behavior
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
• Knowledge of district guidelines pertinent to counseling services
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Willingness to serve in a leadership capacity, coordinating the work of colleagues
• Well organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks on time
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational communication, public relations, and interpersonal skill
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Performs all the duties associated with Secondary School Counselors, AND
• Works side-by-side with campus administrators in evaluating student data in order for the counseling department to support ALL students in scholastic success and behavior and emotional needs that may be a barrier to a positive school experience; and guide students in planning for graduation and college and career readiness
• Coordinates the monitoring of students experiencing truancy, failures, and behavioral issues and work with the counseling team and campus administrators to develop a planof intervention
• Assist with coordinating the activities of the counseling department, including schedulingschool day and evening events for communicating important information to students and Parents
• Works with middle school counselors to coordinate the course selection process and Transition activities of students from middle school to high school
• Coordinates consistency in student scheduling, data entry of grades, and production of transcripts
• Pursue professional development activities that align with campus goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: As assigned by Campus Principal Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: computer, printer; standard instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Work inside, may work outside. Work must be performed on site. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
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. Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.