2026-2027 Counselor-Licensed Professional

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Master's degree in guidance counseling
Valid Texas teacher certificate
Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Experience Two years teaching experience

Primary Purpose

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned.

Guidance

• Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities
• Address the needs of special populations students
• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
• Aid teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum
• Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness

Counseling

• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students
• Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students
• Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services

Assessment

• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program
• Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents
• Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment

Program Management

• Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives
• Implement a comprehensive and balanced program
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings
• Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

Administration

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents

Professional

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment

Employee Requirements

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)