Counselor

Cityscape SchoolsDallas, TX
12d

About The Position

To provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of all students.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling
  • School Counseling Endorsement on a Valid Texas Teaching Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

  • To implement the high school curriculum of CityScape Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Program;”
  • To guide and counsel individuals and groups of students through the development of educational and career plans, which may include:
  • Meeting with students whose names appear on the low grade list for each marking period and, if appropriate, formulating a plan of action for success involving the student and the parent;
  • Planning and/or promoting programs which enhance the academic, social or emotional growth of students, e.g., Curriculum Fair, Career Fair, Underclass Honors Assembly & Senior Honors Program, Graduation, opportunities for student enrichment and/or remediation, scholarship opportunities and parent informational programs;
  • Meeting with seniors once each semester and mailing updates on their graduation status to their parents;
  • Working with students who have discipline, attendance and academic problems and are referred by teachers, parents or administrators;
  • Insuring that students are aware of requirements for graduation and college admission, as well as any NCAA requirements that may be necessary for athletic participation;
  • Guiding each student to choose courses consistent with his/her interests, abilities and career plans;
  • Helping students develop post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their interests, abilities and career plans;
  • Assisting students with the completion of college admissions applications;
  • Organizing and promoting standardized assessment opportunities and interpreting test results to students and/or parents on request;
  • Assisting the principal in the preparation of diploma lists and identification of honor graduates in preparation for the Senior Honors Program and Graduation;
  • Assuring that appropriate, accurate information is maintained in each student’s permanent, cumulative record; and
  • Making necessary schedule changes for individual students that are both appropriate for their abilities and aligned with their educational and career plans.
  • To facilitate small groups for individual students with identified, common needs
  • To consult with and serve as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding developmental needs of students, which may include:
  • Identification and referral of students for Child Study Meetings;
  • Creation and oversight of Section 504 plans;
  • Active participation in Special Education meetings
  • Conference with individual students who have experienced a death in the family or serious illness and notification of their teachers.
  • Work with teachers to better help them understand students with physical or emotional challenges.
  • To refer students and parents/guardians to appropriate school and community resources;
  • To participate in, coordinate, conduct activities which contribute to the effective implementation of the high school component of the K-12 guidance curriculum;
  • To evaluate and revise the building guidance and counseling program;
  • To assist in the development of a District Assessment Program and the interpretation of testing and assessment results related to career guidance; and
  • To continue personal professional growth and development.
  • Other duties as assigned by the administration
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