Counselor - Secondary

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

15h

About The Position

The Counselor plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive guidance program for the assigned school, including counseling services. The role provides proactive developmental guidance to encourage students to maximize their personal growth and development. The Counselor teaches the school’s developmental guidance curriculum, supports students’ education planning and career awareness, and provides individual and small-group counseling. The role also consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people; supports student referrals and access to resources; participates in assessment planning and evaluation; and manages and evaluates the campus guidance program. The Counselor supervises assigned counseling aides and clerical employees, maintains required records, complies with applicable laws and district policies, and participates in professional development. This position has 207 duty days, is exempt, and reports to the Principal. The pay grade is by step on the Teacher Pay Scale. The assigned department or school is as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance counseling.
Valid Texas counseling certificate.
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Three years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
Counsel individuals and small groups.
Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.
Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
Participate in planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program.
Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.
Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure they meet identified needs.
Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of the guidance program and make changes based on findings.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, board policy, and district and campus routines and regulations applicable to guidance and counseling.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to the job assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators, consistent with the position’s general requirements and qualifications.
Supervise assigned counseling aides and clerical employees.