| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Aide
Counselor
Exemption
Status/Test :
Non-Exempt
Reports
to:
Teacher/Principal
Date
Revised:
May
2023
Dept.
/School:
Assigned
Campus
Pay
Grade:
P12
Primary
Purpose:
Under
the
direction
of
the
principal
and
supervision
of
the
counselors,
perform
various
specialized
clerical
services
in
a
school
counseling
office.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
Valid
Texas
educational
aide
certificate
upon
hire
Experience:
Prior
experience
working
with
children,
preferred
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability
to
assist
in
instructing
reading,
writing,
and
mathematics
Ability
to
work
well
with
children
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
Instructional
Support
1.
Record
student
information
on
permanent
records.
2.
Create
new
student
files
and
ensure
completeness
of
records.
3.
Assist
with
registration
of
new
students,
including
requesting
and
sending
student
records.
4.
Setting
up
cumulative
folders
and
entering
student
data
into
appropriate
databases
or
computer
programs.
5.
Assist
with
processing
changes
and
adjustments
to
student
schedules.
6.
Perform
receptionist
duties
for
the
counseling
office.
7.
Communicate
effectively
with
students,
parents,
faculty,
and
staff
members.
8.
Assist
counselors
with
scheduling
appointments
and
meetings.
9.
Communicate
effectively
with
students,
parents,
faculty,
and
staff
members.
10.
Assist
counselors
with
scheduling
appointments
and
meetings.
Other
11.
Participate
in
staff
development
training
programs
to
improve
job
performance.
12.
Participate
in
faculty
meetings
and
special
events
as
assigned.
13.
Follow
district
safety
protocols
and
emergency
procedures.
14.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
None
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
a
mouse;
occasional
reaching
Lifting:
Occasional
light
lifting
and
carrying
(less
than
15
pounds)
Environment:
Work
irregular
hours;
occasional
prolonged
hours
Mental
Demands:
Work
with
frequent
interruptions;
maintain
emotional
control
under
stress;
maintain
confidentiality
This
document
describes
the
general
purpose
and
responsibilities
assigned
to
this
job.
It
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
Reviewed
by
Date
Received
by
Date