Counselor - High School

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree from Accredited College or University
• Valid Texas School Counselor's Certification

Experience:

• Two years teaching experience required, or school district counseling experience required.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the four components within The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling

Programs. (Guidance Curriculum, Individual Counseling, Responsive Services and Systems Support)

• Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles and methodologies of school counseling including individual and

group counseling, preventive curriculum development, research and evaluation, and student placement.

• Demonstrate knowledge of local and state laws governing school counseling programs and academic records.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication.
• Demonstrate ability to stay calm and focused when dealing with crises.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and plan and schedule priorities accordingly.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Address all student academic and emotional needs by designing, implementing, evaluating,

and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes student success.

• Guide individual or a group of students through the development of educational and career

plans.

• Guide individual or a group of students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage their

own personal, social, and academic development.

• Provide crisis intervention counseling as needed.
• Plan, promote and/or support programs which enhance the academic, social and/or

emotional growth of students.

• Guide students in understanding college and career options and the processes.
• Guide students to choose courses consistent with their interests, abilities, and career plans.
• Assist students with developing post-secondary educational plans in accordance with their

interests, abilities, and career choice.

• Consults, facilitates, and maintain communication with parents, teachers, administrators,

and pertinent stakeholders on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
including academic modifications and/or accommodations.

• Stay abreast of high school graduation requirements, including special requirements

mandated by the district.

• Provide teachers with consultation and support their work with students.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering activities and lessons based on the district's

social and emotional curriculum.

• Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators,

and pertinent stakeholders on specific student and parent academic and educational matters
including academic modifications and/or accommodations.

II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Identify and support at-risk students.
• Counsel individual students and small groups of students who are in at-risk situations.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and staff regarding meeting developmental needs students.
• Participate on school staff teams to serve as an advocate for students and to assist with developing

school practices that may impact student's success.

• Foster a Culture of Care through wellness activities, meaningful parent involvement, celebration of

achievement, building positive norms and encouraging innovation.

III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the

school.

• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with other professionals.

IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• None.

V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Refer students in at-risk situations and/or their parents to special programs that support their

need.

• Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and systems change agent.

VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Always maintain a high level of integrity and service.
• Apply good public relations skills when working with school personnel, parents and community

members.

VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by the American Counseling

Association, the American School Counselor Association, and the state of Texas.

• Attend 2 hours of ethics training each year.

VIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

IX. MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by principal.

X. MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard

instructional equipment.

• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure

to noise

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress,

with frequent interruptions.

Duty Days 212

Pay Grade Admin Professional 3