About this role
Salary: Pay Grade 3: -Elementary Counselor $60,174.00-$86, 592.00 (commensurate with documented experience) Employment Period: 198 days -Middle School Counselor $61,944.00-$89,139.00 (commensurate with documented experience) Employment Period:204 days All counselors shall maintain a working knowledge of grade level graduation requirements, description and credit value of courses offered at the high school, and college entrance requirements necessary to properly guide students. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Shall have a valid Texas Counselor Certificate,
• Three (3) years teaching experience, and
• Master's Degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
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 Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Shall be responsible for scheduling individual conferences with each student each year for the purpose of pre-registration and reviewing and making necessary adjustments toward graduation.
• Shall provide orientation activities for incoming class.
• Shall provide individual and group guidance with regard to personal and school related problems.
• Shall provide students with pertinent information on scholarships and financial aid.
• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
• Shall be responsible for planning and organizing Baccalaureate Graduation, Honors and an Awards Assembly, College Night, and Guidance Seminars.
• Are responsible for preparing Course Description Booklet and assisting with computer master scheduling. Are responsible for maintaining data processing scheduling and grade reporting through service center.
• Are responsible for assisting in planning and preparation for summer school, as well as serving as summer school counselor.
• Are responsible for supervision of counselor's secretary, data processing clerk, and office assistants.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as needed; moderate lifting and carrying. Attend out of town meetings.