Lead Counselor, High School INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Little Elm ISD • Little Elm, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance at the assigned campus. Supervise a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. Serve as a leader to assist with coordinating academic information and all counseling services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in school counseling
• Valid Texas School Counselor Certification
• Has a minimum of 3 years secondary counseling experience
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Knowledge of appropriate counselor interventions for student achievement and behavior
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
• Knowledge of district guidelines pertinent to counseling services
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Willingness to serve in a leadership capacity, coordinating the work of colleagues
• Well organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks on time
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational communication, public relations, and interpersonal skill

Nice To Haves

• Three years of secondary teaching experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs all the duties associated with Secondary School Counselors, AND Works side-by-side with campus administrators in evaluating student data in order for the counseling department to support ALL students in scholastic success and behavior and emotional needs that may be a barrier to a positive school experience; and guide students in planning for graduation and college and career readiness
• Coordinates the monitoring of students experiencing truancy, failures, and behavioral issues and work with the counseling team and campus administrators to develop a plan of intervention
• Assist with coordinating the activities of the counseling department, including scheduling school day and evening events for communicating important information to students and Parents
• Works with middle school counselors to coordinate the course selection process and Transition activities of students from middle school to high school
• Coordinates consistency in student scheduling, data entry of grades, and production of transcripts
• Pursue professional development activities that align with campus goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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