Counselor - ECI DEBT

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 the assigned school. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special‑population students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling
• Valid Texas teacher certificate
• Valid Texas counseling certificate
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Two years teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Guidance Teach: Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs; assist teachers in delivering 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.
• Consultation: Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant parties to enhance their work with students; collaborate with school and community personnel to coordinate resources for students; maintain a communication system that collects and disseminates information to professionals as appropriate; develop and maintain positive working relationships with school professionals and community resources; use an effective referral process to connect students with special programs and services.
• Assessment: Participate in planning and evaluating the campus standardized testing program; interpret tests and other appraisal results and communicate findings to school personnel, students, and parents; maintain confidentiality of student assessment data.
• Program Management: Plan school guidance and counseling programs to meet identified needs, priorities, and objectives; implement a comprehensive, balanced program; develop and coordinate ongoing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities, making changes based on findings; educate staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through public information efforts; compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents.
• Administration: Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the guidance and counseling area; follow all district and campus routines and regulations; maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors; communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Professional Conduct: Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model professional, responsible behavior; participate in professional development to improve job‑related skills.
• General Employee Requirements: Support and align work with the district’s mission, vision, and beliefs; follow and support board policies in related responsibilities; ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize student learning; contribute to the development and implementation of district success plans; actively engage in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution; model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as an example for LISD students.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).
• Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress; includes information from the Professional School Counselor Performance Evaluation Form and Job Description distributed by the Texas Education Agency.