Facilitator Guidance Classroom T1 - Holley Elementary

Job Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guidance
• Aid in planning and implementing academic and behavior management programs for students
• Prepare weekly lessons, resources, and instructional materials for students
• Absorb students in carrying out activities as outlined in the classroom teacher’s lesson plans
• Deliver character education lessons daily
• Communicate with parents of students in the guidance classroom on a regular basis
• Interventions
• Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior supports
• Act as a positive role model and de-escalate students using behavioral intervention strategies
• Utilize a general understanding of Restorative Discipline Practices
• Stay updated on research-based best practices and strategies by attending professional development trainings as required by the campus principal

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Texas School Counselor Certification or eligibility preferred
• LCSW under Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners preferred
• Valid Texas Mid-Management Certification or eligibility preferred
• Minimum of 2 years working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors
• Assist with campus investigations as deemed by campus principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of behavior intervention strategies
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and other required written materials
• Understand and follow oral and written directions

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work in classrooms, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms
• Occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds
• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress