What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at KISD?
Salary $60,174-$73,383
All counselors shall maintain a working knowledge of grade level graduation requirements, description and credit value of courses offered at the high school, and college entrance requirements necessary to properly guide students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Shall have a valid Texas Counselor Certificate,
- Three (3) years teaching experience, and
- Master’s Degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Shall be responsible for scheduling individual conferences with each student each year for the purpose of pre-registration and reviewing and making necessary adjustments toward graduation.
- Shall provide orientation activities for incoming class.
- Shall provide individual and group guidance with regard to personal and school related problems.
- Shall provide students with pertinent information on scholarships and financial aid.
- Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
- Shall be responsible for planning and organizing Baccalaureate Graduation, Honors and an Awards Assembly, College Night, and Guidance Seminars.
- Are responsible for preparing Course Description Booklet and assisting with computer master scheduling. Are responsible for maintaining data processing scheduling and grade reporting through service center.
- Are responsible for assisting in planning and preparation for summer school, as well as serving as summer school counselor.
- Are responsible for supervision of counselor’s secretary, data processing clerk, and office assistants.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide travel to multiple
work locations as needed; moderate lifting and carrying. Attend out of town
meetings.
Salary : $60,174 - $73,383