The Professional School Counselor is responsible for counseling students to develop fully each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities; plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling/guidance program based on the defined needs of the students served; support the school’s education programs and help promote the school’s educational goals. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program. Counsel individuals and smal... more details
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Area:District Wide
Contract Months:10
POSITION TITLE: School Counselor | JOB CODE: 000065,001055,000055, 001065,002065,006055, H00055 | Salary GRADE: ES 09 | CONTRACT LENGTH: varies | IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal | POSITION SUMMARY: The Professional School Counselor is responsible for counseling students to develop fully each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities; plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling/guidance program based on the defined needs of the students served; support the school’s education programs and help promote the school’s educational goals. |
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ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program.
- Counsel individuals and small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Guide individuals and groups of students through the development of career awareness and educational planning.
- Coordinate with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
- Use an effective process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services.
- Assist students in course selection and manage graduation requirements.
- Present the school comprehensive guidance curriculum.
- Assist teachers in the teaching of the school comprehensive guidance curriculum.
- Participate in the planning and evaluation of the district/school group standardized testing program.
- Perform other counseling and guidance related duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling and Guidance.
Certifications:
Texas Education Agency Counselor Certification.
Experience:
Two years exemplary teaching experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and applicable software.
Other Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department.
Ability to discern the sensitivity of internal/external communications in a large public organization and an awareness of the elements of public relations.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student and community population.
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb and/or be mobile.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.