Counselor

Ysleta Independent School District • El Paso, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor supports the academic, career, and social/emotional development of students in accordance with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Counselors provide direct and indirect services, collaborate with campus stakeholders, and serve as part of the campus leadership team. The role requires compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and district policies and procedures.

The Counselor implements and assesses a comprehensive school counseling program, advises students and families on educational and career planning, and supports college and career readiness. The position also contributes to social and emotional learning, staff and parent education, crisis management, and students’ successful transitions between educational levels. Attendance at the work site is required. The position is classified as Administrative Level 305.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Texas School Counselor certification for Pre-K through 12.
• Two years of full-time creditable teaching experience in Pre-K through 12.
• Knowledge of educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Texas or New Mexico driver’s license and insurability by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.
• Subject to the district’s drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to use computers for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work occasional prolonged and irregular hours and travel occasionally district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Counseling department to implement the district guidance and counseling plan and establish short- and long-term counseling goals.
• Collect and submit counselor data at the campus and Central Office levels.
• Define, manage, deliver, and assess the comprehensive school counseling program using the ASCA National Model and Texas Model.
• Devote 80% of work time to comprehensive counseling program components, including direct instruction/guidance curriculum, appraisal and advising/individual planning, counseling/responsive services, and indirect referrals, consultation, and collaboration.
• Document and report counseling program services using the district’s Use of Time Analysis tool.
• Collect and analyze campus and student data to assess program effectiveness.
• Advise students and parents about post-secondary education, preparatory coursework, and financial aid availability and requirements.
• Implement school-wide college and career readiness activities and support students’ CCR attainment.
• Assist students and parents with college admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications, dual credit enrollment, and military enlistment at the high school level.
• Interpret assessment data to help students and parents make educational and career plans.
• Help students transition successfully from one educational level to another.
• Deliver state- and district-mandated lessons and support classroom counseling lessons for all students.
• Support integration of social and emotional learning at the assigned campus.
• At the high school level, review student records and transcripts and maintain timely audits to ensure students remain on track to meet graduation requirements.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and mental health agencies to advocate for students and their needs.
• Pursue personal improvement and professional growth to enhance academic, social/emotional, and college/career support for students.
• Provide faculty and staff training on topics including suicide prevention/intervention, CPS reporting procedures, bullying/cyberbullying, substance abuse, and mental health.
• Conduct parent meetings on topics that support the counseling program and student success.
• Serve on the Campus Crisis Management Team/Emergency Operations Plan.
• Participate in required professional development, follow safety procedures, support district and department goals, maintain professional ethics, and perform other assigned duties.
• Maintain work-site attendance to perform essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level