Job Title School Counselor Exemption StatusTest ExemptReports to Principal Dept.School Assigned Campus Primary PurposePlan implement and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student&rsquos academic career personal and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.QualificationsEducationCertificationMaster&rsquos degree in counseling from an accredited college or universityValid Texas school counselor certificateSpecial KnowledgeSkillsKnowledge of counseling procedures student appraisal and career developmentExcellent organizational communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorAbility to present information in one-on-one small group and large group situations to students parents and district staffExperienceTwo years creditable experience as a classroom teacherMajor Responsibilities and DutiesGuidancePlan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver district&rsquos guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students&rsquo developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.Guide individual students groups of students and parents to plan monitor and manage the student&rsquos own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students small groups of students and parents to plan monitor and manage a student&rsquos own personal and social development. Provide preventive remedial and crisis counseling as needed.Serve as an impartial non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students including accusations of bullying.ConsultationCoordinate school home and community resources and refer students parent and others to special programs and services as needed.Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.AssessmentInterpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.Program Management and AdministrationPlan implement evaluate and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum responsive services individual planning and system support components.Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents.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 regulationsAdhere to legal ethical and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.OtherFollow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise assigned counseling aides and clerical employees.Mental DemandsPhysical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsToolsEquipment Used Personal computer and peripherals standard instructional equipmentPosture Prolonged sitting frequent standing kneelingsquatting bendingstooping pushingpulling and twistingMotion Frequent walkingLifting Regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorEnvironment Work inside may work outsideMental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress may work prolonged or irregular hoursTerms of EmploymentSalaryPaygrade 3 Minimum Work Days 193