Counselor - Middle School (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

About the role

Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the school assigned.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with identified needs and concerns.
• Consult with 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.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for the campus and students.
• Evaluate safe schools data and academic achievement related data to support a comprehensive program.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of a comprehensive counseling program as defined by American School Counselor Association (ASCA), knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development, excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience: Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Master’s degree in Counseling or School Counseling preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of a comprehensive counseling program as defined by American School Counselor Association (ASCA), knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development, excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience: Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred

Skills

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Pay

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience

Schedule

N/A