Student Advisor - High School Program

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.

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, to include dual enrollment, and disseminate program information.
• Maintain status as State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR ®) and General Educational Development (GED) examiner, and other assessments as determined appropriate and coordinate the campus testing program.
• Develop working relationships with teachers and assist them in effectively addressing student misconduct.
• Aid the principal in campus leadership, including but not limited to; providing professional development, representing campus at TDCJ and/or WSD meetings, monitoring campus accountability and Campus Improvement Plan development and monitoring.
• Serve as representative of administration, as appropriate, for Admission, Review and Dismissal committees and any other committees determining student placement.
• Serve cooperatively with unit Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) administration and staff and postsecondary education program staff.
• Attend and participate in staff development provided by the district and other agencies.

Policy, Reports, And Law

• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
• Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
• Execute duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.