Guidance Apprentice (Counselor) - Middle School 2025 - 2026

Ector County Independent School District • Odessa, TX

13d

About The Position

To provide educational guidance to all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Accepted and enrolled into a school counseling program – minimum 12 credit hours completed (required)
• In process of obtaining a master’s degree (required)
• In process of obtaining a Texas school counseling certification (required)
• Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and promote positive behaviors
• Experience using technology to improve teaching and learning
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications (multi-platform preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Teaching Certificate -Texas or Out of State (preferred)
• Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program as described in Texas Education Code 33 targeting identified student needs at the campus including: Guidance Curriculum: Awareness, skill development and application of the skills of everyday life including: self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal setting, planning and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, social skills, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior and character development.
• Promote the student's personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting
• Assist student in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline
• Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building
• Assist students in transition including transition to middle school and high school
• Other duties as assigned
• Individual planning and goal setting: Acquisition of skills, awareness of educational opportunities, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning, utilization of test scores, knowledge of potential career opportunities, planning, training and positive work habits, personal-social development of health self-concepts, development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior.
• Increase the student's knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation
• Develop the student's knowledge of the opportunities and requirements of his or her social environment
• Assist in the implementation of the career education program
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsive Services, prevention and intervention: Academic concerns, school related concerns (tardiness, absences & truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, drop-out prevention), coping with stress, conflict resolution and anxiety
• Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate
• Assist in identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services
• Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services
• Work with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans
• System support including program delivery and support: Guidance program planning and development, parent education, teacher/administrator consultation, staff development for educators, school improvement planning, counselors’ professional development, research and publishing, community outreach and public relations.
• Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program
• Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students
• Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education
• Enhance professional development by attending appropriate staff development to meet district requirements including staff development provided by the district, local professional counselor organizations, regional training centers, and/or state counselor conferences.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Director of Guidance and Counseling
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees