Job Title:        Counselor                                      Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Reports To:    Principal                                         Date Revised: March 1, 2007

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Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services.   Provide a proactive development guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

Master’s degree in guidance counseling

Valid Texas School Counselor’s 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 teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performance

Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.

Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into 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.

Assessment

Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.

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 guidance program and make changes based on findings. 

Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. 

Administration

Assist the Junior High Principal in preparation of the scheduling of all classes at the junior high campus. 

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.

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.

Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Working Conditions: 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Occasional district-wide travel may be required. 

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.