Counselor

About the role

Ysleta Independent School District counselors adhere to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model to address the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of students through various interventions.

Responsibilities

• Aid and collaborate with the Department of Guidance and Counseling in implementing the district guidance and counseling plan.
• Collect and submit counselor data at both the campus and Central Office.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance program at each campus.
• Coordinate ongoing drug awareness programs and assist in student achievement through individual and/or group counseling.
• Participate in the development and implementation of in-service and public relations programs.
• Collect and track the mandated student-volunteer hours (High School only).
• Assist the Testing Coordinator and Principal with various mandated tests.
• Increase the number of students graduating from high school and preparing for post-secondary work.
• Establish and assist in the vertical alignment of the counseling program PK-12.
• Establish and integrate a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) component at all YISD campuses.
• Document student audits, including SPED, CTE, and ELL coding.
• Collaborate with Central Office, campus administrators, other counselors, mental health and social agencies, parents, and students to ensure consistency and continuity in the guidance and counseling program.
• Proactively facilitate strategies on ADHD, classroom management, 504, and counselor/CIS roles/duties in collaboration with appropriate academic departments.
• Serve as part of the Campus Crisis Management Team/Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field.
• Texas School Counselor certification (Pre-K through 12).
• Two (2) years of full-time creditable teaching experience (Pre-K through 12).
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Texas/New Mexico driver’s license, insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.