Student Advisor

Primary Purpose

Placement and testing of students in the educational environment. Serves as a support for the campus and provides assistance and coaching to teachers and staff for instructional improvement, classroom discipline, and overall campus improvement.

Retiree Eligibility

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD‑7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5 % and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Standard School Counselor certificate issued by SBEC, **or** university approval for issuance of an Intern or Probationary School Counselor certificate (applicant must include a letter from the college/university indicating eligibility).
• OR State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Mid‑Management/Administrator/Principal Certificate, or other appropriate administrative certificate, or eligibility for a probationary certification (applicant must include a letter from the college/university indicating eligibility).
• Personal technology that enables completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness as a professional role model.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify, assess, and enroll students in programming most conducive to their educational needs.
• Maintain a suitable number of students per class by placing students in appropriate programs.
• Support district‑wide goals and objectives for school and organizational climate and comply with district policies in the placement of students.
• Provide teachers and students with effective resources and assessments for college and career planning, development, and readiness.
• Advise students regarding educational decisions and disseminate program information.
• Maintain status as General Educational Development (GED) examiner, and coordinate the unit testing program, including, but not limited to, GED, educational achievement (EA), and vocational testing, as warranted.
• Develop working relationships with teachers and assist them in effectively addressing student misconduct.
• Assist the principal with campus leadership, including providing staff development, representing the campus at TDCJ and/or WSD meetings, monitoring campus accountability, and developing and monitoring the Campus Improvement Plan.
• Serve as a representative of administration for Admission, Review and Dismissal committees and any other committees determining student placement.
• Serve cooperatively with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) administration and staff.
• Attend and participate in staff development provided by the district and other agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise activities of the Testing Specialist, Testing Clerk, and Intake (Admin) Clerk at the discretion of the principal.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, speak, reason, compile data, interpret policy and procedures, concentrate, memorize, alphabetize, understand verbal and written instructions, organize, analyze, maintain emotional control, maintain confidentiality, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Physical Demands: Perform full duties of the position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and ramps, kneel, stoop, reach, hear (with aid), maintain visual acuity, speak, travel by car, van, or airplane, drive a car/van, distinguish colors, and work occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Environmental Demands: Work inside and outside, exposure to noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone or with others, around machines with moving parts, possible exposure to microwaves, hot and cold temperatures, dust, and cleaning chemicals.
• Policy, Reports, and Law: Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information, perform duties in a professional manner with punctual attendance, follow Windham School District policies and procedures, and execute duties ethically and responsibly as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.