School Counselor

Allen Independent School District (TX) • Allen, TX

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About The Position

The School Counselor position is designed to assist all students in their personal/social, academic, and career development through group process, individual consultation, and classroom guidance in order to reach their maximum potential.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in guidance and counseling
• Certified School Counselor
• Valid teacher's certificate
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers the school counseling program
• Implements the school guidance curriculum through effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for all students
• Implements the individual planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students and their parents or guardians through the development of educational and career plans
• Provides responsive services through effective individual and small-group counseling, consultation and referral skills
• Provides system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
• Discusses the counseling department management system and the program action plans with the school administrator
• Responsible for establishing and convening an advisory council for the school counseling program
• Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis
• Monitors the student on a regular basis as they progress in school
• Uses time and calendars to implement an efficient program
• Develops a results evaluation for the program
• Conducts a yearly program audit
• Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and a systems change agent

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees