Job Title Guidance Apprentice - Elementary
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Admin Pay 2 Dept.: School Assigned Campus: Days 197 Supervises: NAPrimary Purpose To provide educational guidance to all students.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree required Valid State Teaching Certificate - Texas or Out of state preferred Accepted and enrolled into a school counseling program - minimum 12 credit hours completed required In process of obtaining a masters degree required In process of obtaining a Texas school counseling certification required
Special Knowledge Skills:
• Thorough understanding of school operations • Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to instruct students and promote positive behaviors • Experience using technology to improve teaching and learning • Excellent knowledge of computer applications multi-platform preferred • Experience • Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program as described in Texas Education Code 33, targeting identified student needs at the campus, including:
• Guidance Curriculum • Awareness skill development and application of the skills of everyday life, including self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal setting, planning, and problem-solving skills • Interpersonal effectiveness • Social skills • Communication skills • Cross-cultural effectiveness • Responsible behavior and character development
Promote the students personal academic and social growth in the educational setting Assist student in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building Assist students in transition, including transition to middle school and high school Other duties as assigned
Individual planning and goal setting Acquisition of skills Awareness of educational opportunities Appropriate course selection Lifelong learning Utilization of test scores Knowledge of potential career opportunities Planning Training Positive work habits Personal-social development of health Self-concepts Development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior
Increase the students knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation Develop the students knowledge of the opportunities and requirements of their social environment Assist in the implementation of the career education program Other duties as assigned
Responsive Services: Prevention and intervention Academic concerns School-related concerns Tardiness Absences & truancy Misbehavior School-avoidance Drop-out prevention Coping with stress Conflict resolution and anxiety Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate Assist in the identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services Work with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans System support including program delivery and support Guidance program planning and development Parent education Teacher-administrator consultation Staff development for educators School improvement planning Counselors professional development Research and publishing Community outreach and public relations Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education Enhance professional development by attending appropriate staff development to meet district requirements, including staff development provided by the district, local professional counselor organizations, regional training centers, and/or state counselor conferences.
Prepare reports as requested by the Director of Guidance and Counseling Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Occasional prolonged standing or sitting or irregular hours Able to lift at least 25 pounds
Physical Demands: None specified
Environmental Factors: None specified
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understood, and attested to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
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