Job Details

Counselor/Intermediate

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/03/2025 POSTING NUMBER: 00048302 LOCATION: Admin Guidance & Counseling - 875 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Intermediate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Implement the District Development Guidance Plan responding to the unique needs of the individual student.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develops a campus-level Counselor Action Plan based on identified school needs and the TEA Developmental Guidance plan.

* Assists individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals.

* Confers with students, parents, and teachers when needed.

* Conducts individual and group counseling.

* Conducts small group counseling and/or guidance sessions for students.

* Assists with student classroom and program placement.

* Serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members to access community resources.

* Assists with testing program when needed.

* Assists with coordination of grade level transition.

* Assists in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs.

* Provides orientation sessions for parents and students.

* Provides college and career awareness activities.

* Adheres to time lines and procedures.

* Meets deadlines as established by the PEIMS/Technology departments for scheduling, grade reporting and pupil data information.

* Maintains calendar schedule of counselor activities.

* Attends required District in-service and staff meetings.

* Maintains student data records.

* Serves on District Crisis Team.

* Plays active role in dropout prevention

* Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships.

* Cooperates with and supports faculty and staff.

* Coordinates and/or teaches anti-victimization and bullying programs.

* Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.

* Promotes positive self-image in students.

* Treats students consistently and empathetically.

* Conducts and analyzes an annual needs assessment, and then implements programs based on the data.

* Maintains and improves professional competence through reading, course work, and professional activities.

* Consults with District Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling when necessary.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Regular attendance.

* Maintains confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE:

* Experience working with students in an educational setting or with school-aged children

* Experience supporting students/school-aged children in crisis situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Master's Degree

* Professional school counselor's certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

* Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and college and career awareness

* Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to instruct students to develop psychosocial skills

* Ability to instruct students per the TEA Comprehensive Guidance Program model

* Knowledge and experience in interpreting various testing instruments

* Knowledgeable about academic curriculum

* Knowledge/awareness of how to access community resources

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

APPLY TO:

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PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW- 936-###-####.

SALARY:

Pay Grade AE-3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $74,746

DAYS: 202 START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year