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IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt School Counselor

REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Counselor Salary Schedule
(220 Days- High Schools)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: 5/2019

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance and
counseling services based on the defined needs of the population served.
Provide a guidance and counseling program to assist all students in
maximizing personal growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:

Master's Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Valid School Counselor Certification

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years teaching experience.
Three (3) years of school counseling experience required.
Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented, or Dual Credit experience,
preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures/techniques, student appraisal, and
career development
Knowledge of family and peer group dynamics
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Early College High School Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Understand the Criteria and process for dual credit enrollment, alignment of school and college

courses as well as how to transcript credits.

Understand the TSI assessment, provide support for students, to include test taking strategies and

share information with teachers.

Collaborate with DCCCD to develop individualized degree plans in higher education.
Collaborate weekly with the Associate Principal for ECHS, High School Principal, and DCCCD

staff or as needed to ensure academic and social success for students.

Understand the master schedule process and work side-by-side with the principal to schedule

students in a variety of different schedules to meet the needs of the college
pathway/endorsement.

Assist with coordinating and interpretation of all state assessments required for graduation as

well as AP exams, TSI, PSAT, ACT, SAT, etc...

Participate in the summer bridge program for early college high school.

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Assist with the development of a college going culture by facilitating such activities as college

visits, career fairs, and guest speakers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management:
A. PLANS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EVALUATES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF GUIDANCE,
INCLUDING COUNSELING SERVICES
1. Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities and program objectives.
2. Implements a comprehensive and balanced program.
3. Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the over-all program in meeting desired
student outcomes.
4. Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a
public information program.

Guidance:
A. TEACHES THE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE CURRICULUM
1. Outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance
program plan and tailored to campus needs.
2. Teaches guidance units effectively.
B. ASSISTS TEACHERS IN THE TEACHING OF GUIDANCE RELATED CURRICULUM
1. Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the teacher's areas of responsibility in
teaching the developmental guidance curriculum.
2. Supports teachers in teaching "essential elements" identified in the SBOE Rules for
Curriculum which are guidance-related.

C. GUIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUPS OF STUDENTS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTOF
EDUCATIONAL PLANS AND CAREER AWARENESS
1. Involves students in personalized educational and career awareness.
2. Presents relevant information accurately and without bias.
Counseling:
A. COUNSELS INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WITH PRESENTING NEEDS/CONCERNS.
1. Provides counseling systematically.
2. Responds to students individually.
B. COUNSELS SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS WITH PRESENTING NEEDS/CONCERNS.
1. Provides counseling in groups as appropriate.
2. Provides group counseling systematically.

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C. USES ACCEPTED THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES APPROPRIATE TO SCHOOL
COUNSELING.
1. Uses accepted theories.
2. Uses effective techniques.
Consultation:
A. CONSULTS WITH PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER RELEVANT
INDIVIDUALS TO ENHANCE THEIR WORK WITH STUDENTS
1. Provides professional expertise collaboratively.
2. Interprets information and ideas effectively.
3. Advocates for students.
Coordination:
A. COORDINATES WITH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PERSONNEL TO BRING TOGETHER
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
1. Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminatesinformation
about students to other professionals as appropriate
2. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other school professionals.
3. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community
resources.

B. USES EFFECTIVE REFERRAL PROCESS FOR ASSISTING STUDENTS AND OTHERS TO
USE SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
1. Accurately assesses students' and their families' needs for referral.
2. Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special programs
and/or services.
3. Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agencies
and services.

Assessment:
A. PARTICIPATES IN THE PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF THE SCHOOLGROUP
STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM.
1. Is knowledgeable in the principles of testing and measurement which underlie standardized
testing program development.
2. Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the group standardized testing program.
B. INTERPRETS TEST AND OTHER APPRAISAL RESULTS APPROPRIATELY.
1. Correctly applies principles of test and measurement to test and other appraisal results
interpretation.
2. Interprets test and other appraisal results to school personnel.
3. Interprets test and other appraisal results to students and their parents.
4. Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational planning.
5. Maintains the confidentiality of student assessment.

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6. Ensures that the uses of student records are for the benefit of students and personnel working
with those students.

Professionalism:
A. ADHERES TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS
1. Observes ethical standards of the Texas and the American School Counselor Association.
2. Observes relevant legal standards.
B. ADHERES TO PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT STANDARDS
1. Pursues continuous professional growth and development.
2. Keeps abreast of current and innovative procedures and practices in the fields of guidance and
counseling and in education.
3. Selects counselor interventions appropriate to students' issues and circumstances.
4. Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding, and respect result in a helping
relationship.
5. Maintains positive working relationships with other counselors.
6. Maintains professional records.
7. Respects the integrity of the student.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); flexibility; ability to manage
simultaneous demands from a variety of sources; ability to manage crisis situations that impact
individuals as well as large groups; interpret policy, procedures, and data; compile and coordinate
student data; coordinate district-wide and campus level functions; maintain emotional control
under stress.
Physical demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; lifting and carrying of moderately heavy boxes of
testing materials.
Safety: Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.