The school counselor advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support development, individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student data.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:

Master's Degree from accredited institution of higher learning; successfully complete a school counselor preparation program
Valid Texas Teaching and Texas School Counselor Certification
Minimum two creditable years of teaching experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Manages and leads the counseling program by planning organizing, implementing and delivering program activities to improve students' Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Planning and Readiness.

Delivers classroom guidance activities by providing intentionally planned structured group sessions for students based on campus needs
Implements the individual student-planning component by guiding students and their parents/guardians through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans
Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
Provides system support component activities though effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs
Serves as consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the schools'/districts' guidance curriculum
Clearly articulates and communicates the counseling program's management system and related program action plans to administration, faculty, parents, and the community
Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs that address students' educational, career, personal and social development
Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent
Assists students and their parents/guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal and social development as they progress through school
Guides and advises students and their parents/guardians regarding the importance of higher education, coursework designed to prepare students for higher education, and financial aid availability and requirement
Conducts an annual campus counseling program evaluation
Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards set forth by the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, and the State of Texas
Attends campus and district counselor meetings/trainings
Meets all campus and district assigned goals, duties and deadlines
Assists with fall, spring and summer registration and orientation activities
Coordinates thew work of the counselor clerks and registrar with regard to maintenance and interpretation of student records
Performs other related comprehensive school counseling program assignments

WORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands:

Communicate effective (verbal and written)
Maintain professional and emotional composure
Promote a positive, caring environment
Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, students, and parents/guardians
Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives
Interpret policies and procedures
Consult with Administration, Counselor Specialist, and other appropriate sources

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: