Secondary School Counselor

TITLE:                               Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:        Bachelors/Master's/Doctorate degree and valid Texas Counselor's Certificate                       

                                       Or licensed Professional Counselor Certificate preferred. Two years' experience in classroom

                                       teaching.

REPORTS TO:                Campus Principal                                                 DUTY DAYS:                207

JOB GOAL:                     Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services 

                                        to school assigned. Use a planning period to define needs and priorities of population served.      

                                        Provide a proactive, comprehensive guidance program for all students to maximize personal 

                                        growth and development.

PAY GRADE:                    Teacher's Salary Scale

FLSA:                          Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively plan and implement the school guidance and counseling program to meet

identified needs.

• Teach the school developmental guidance curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop academic, career, and 

personal plans.

• Provide counseling to individuals and small groups relative to their concerns, postsecondary advising, annual student and parent counseling, and financial aid guidance (if applicable)
• Collaborate with district staff to administrate implementation of testing, appraisal programs, and services.
• Use of effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
• Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law. State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of guidance and counseling.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and effective relationship with administrators and colleagues.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with students, parent and community.
• Acknowledge and respond to current and changing student and community needs.
• Review the effectiveness of the guidance program and implement changes as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective relationship with students, parents, and staff.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
• Take the initiative to augment needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment

through professional growth opportunities.

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Serve as a professional resource to the staff and community.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of guidance and counseling to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Performs other duties as directed by the assigned supervisor.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands/Environmental Factors 

Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals 

Posture:  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting 

Motion:  Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 

Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:  May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel 

Mental Demands:   Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress