Counselor - High School - Lead HS Counselor

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of students.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification
Knowledge and experience in executing a comprehensive guidance and counseling program as defined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
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 lead a team
Three years of counseling experience
Lead counselor experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the District’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
Counsel individual students and small groups with identified needs and concerns.
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
Use and support the District’s established procedures for student logs and referrals for counseling services.
Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for the campus and students.
Evaluate safe schools data and academic achievement-related data to support a comprehensive program.
Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
Review student records to determine whether or not students have completed the graduation requirements.
Collaborate with staff to compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and Board policy in the 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.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Establish strong team leadership skills as reflected in the ability to lead and conduct team meetings, build morale, and support team members.
Other Duties as Assigned