Counselor - Elementary

Waco Independent School District•Waco, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Master's degree or current enrollment in program leading to Master's degree and full counselor certification or
Valid Texas Counseling certificate
Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations and at-risk students
Ability to collaborate with diverse staff and community members in the delivery or programs and services to at-risk students
Working knowledge of state codes, governing guidance and counseling services
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills in working with internet and software programs
Working skills in Microsoft office and Excel
Two years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with campus staff, outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with WISD's guidance curriculum; tailored to campus needs.
Submits monthly guidance lessons to Counseling Director.
Appropriately schedules presentations of guidance lessons.
Presents the guidance units effectively.
Consults with staff members regarding guidance material for presentations throughout the campus.
Involves students in personalized educational and career awareness.
Develop long and short-range plans with individual students and school personnel which are student/situation specific and designed to address academic, personal, and attendance needs in order to encourage maximum academic achievement and reduce dropout potential and/or rates.
Is knowledgeable in principles of testing and measurement which underline standardized testing programs and therefore may correctly apply principles of test and measurement for the interpretation of students, their parents and staff members.
Maintains the confidentiality of student assessment.
Applies campus, district and state policy in determining student placement and student scheduling.
Assists students in setting academic goals based on appraisal scores and/or academic performance.
Schedule, attend parent/teacher/principal/counselor conferences in order to follow student academic progress, discipline, absences, parent concerns, and staff requests.
Maintains an effective referral system for responding to student's needs.
Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about student to other professionals as appropriate.
Accurately assesses students' and their families' needs for referral and makes referrals to appropriate agencies and services.
Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special services and/or programs.
Responds to students individually as needed.
Appropriately and effectively provides group counseling as needed.
Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
Work closely, acting as liaison, with all stakeholders in an effort to identify, track, prevent, recover, or discourage potential dropouts, students who are at risk of failing, or students wishing to maintain and/or accelerate their education toward continuation and/or completion.
Develops a comprehensive guidance plan for the campus which defines needs priorities and program objectives.
Pursues continuous professional growth and development.
Maintains professional records.
Participates in and/or provides programming for enhancing the school climate.
Maintains membership in appropriate organizations.
Positively supports campus and/or district wide initiatives.
Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding and respect result in a helping relationship.
Adheres to the ethical standards of the Texas and American School Counselor Association.
Actively participates in appropriate in-service activities as well as faculty, district, and service center meetings.
Observes relevant legal standards.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community services/contacts.
Respectfully communicates and problem solves with students.
Exhibits technological skills.
Follows school policies, i.e., completing daily time requirements, dressing professionally, attending meetings, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.