26/27 SY : Counselor - Houston
About The Position
The Counselor assists students, parents, and RMA staff with understanding graduation requirements, developing students’ personal graduation plans, and sharing information with instructional and assessment staff to promote student success. The Counselor works with campus leadership and other RMA personnel on scheduling, student support, state assessments, graduation planning, academic and career guidance, and related campus responsibilities. The position is based in the Campus Department and reports to the Principal. Travel is required as needed. The Counselor works Monday through Friday during normal business hours and is expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned. This is an at-will position; the job description does not create an employment contract. Performance is evaluated under district procedures for support personnel.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid, current guidance counselor certification appropriate to the age group and assignment, meeting applicable federal, state, and local requirements; required testing scores or other documentation may also be necessary.
- Demonstrated understanding of state test procedures and prior testing experience.
- Demonstrated aptitude to perform the listed duties.
- Ability to work politely and in a friendly manner with parents, students, staff, and other constituencies.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of successful teaching experience is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience or formal training working with at-risk students is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Counselor Coordinator and Principal to develop a master schedule that meets student needs while preserving sound instructional practice.
- Assist students and parents with course selection.
- Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
- Help students overcome educational barriers and prevent them from dropping out.
- Help students assess career interests and choices and provide educational and vocational counseling.
- Coordinate site state testing with the Special Projects Director; prepare and train personnel for state assessments as assigned and required by TEA guidelines.
- Work individually and in groups with students to address instructional difficulties.
- Convene parent-teacher conferences when necessary and assist the Principal with scheduling and conducting annual parent-student conferences about individual Graduation Plans.
- Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
- Work with the Director of Special Populations to provide educational, occupational, and military information aligned with graduation goals and, when needed, IEP transition planning.
- Assist students with applications to colleges and other postsecondary schools and make recommendations to colleges regarding admission and financial aid.
- Refer students to other schools, community agencies, or professionals for services not available at the school.
- Serve as EOC Coordinator for the assigned RMA campus.
- Prepare individual Graduation Plans and update them within 15 days of earned credits and before special education ARD meetings.
- Enter and update high school transcripts in the Websmart system in a timely manner.
- Serve as a required member of the Campus Improvement Team and campus Attendance Committee.
- Conduct or approve schedule changes during each grading period.
- Inform students and parents about graduation ceremonies and submit required graduation documentation to the central office within required timelines.
- Accurately compute GPA and class rankings under RMA guidelines and obtain prior approval from the Counselor Coordinator before communicating them to students, faculty, or the public.
- Attend training regarding graduation requirements as needed.
- Serve as a campus school board member unless the campus is rated Academically Unacceptable by the State.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Counselor Coordinator, or Superintendent, including site support at RMA campuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
