| Location | San Benito, TX |
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Human Resource Office 240 N. Crockett St. • San Benito, TX 78586 • Phone: (956) 361-6150 • Fax: (956) 361-6291
Job Title: Clerk, Career Awareness Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: 04 Works with: Students/District Personnel Days: 207 Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 08.22.2024
Primary Purpose: Increase the numbers of graduating seniors enrolling in post-secondary education. Prerequisites: High School diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to guide students and manage their behavior Self-motivated individual with the desire to help students navigate the post-secondary enrollment process Experience:
Two years of secretarial experience Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Meets the assigned students on a regularly scheduled basis to assess the college transition process, provide feedback and assistance.
Works collaboratively with high school staff to develop a comprehensive plan for building and maintaining a school wide college bound.
Assists students in developing post-high school career plans that include college applications.
Facilitates the college application process by assisting students in completing Apply Texas and FAFSA
Conducts workshops for students regarding application process, deadlines, financial aid, scholarship opportunities and college persistence skills,
Attends trainings to acquire knowledge of post-secondary matriculation requirements, and opportunities available to underserved populations.
Uses District's approved platforms to maintain regular contact with students and parents to ensure progress towards post-secondary transition.
Keeps accurate records of student progress and monitors attendance at college transition information sessions.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with each students assigned guidance counselor and communicates regularly with him/her to maximize efforts.
Develops and maintain strong working relationship with administrators. Counselors, and Director of Advanced Academics.
Is accessible to students by keeping regular office hours, working a flexible schedule when approved by administration, and maintaining a good attendance history.
Comply with policies establishes by federal and state, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Comply with all the district and campus routines and regulations.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.
Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
Other duties as assigned by 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 including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, and occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Work inside, may work outside, frequent district-wide travel, may work prolonged hours.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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