Attendance Secretary

Copperas-Cove-Independent-School-Distric; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove ISD seeks an Academic Advisor for junior high and high school to guide students in developing and completing their personal graduation plans. The role emphasizes counseling, career development knowledge, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills to support students and families.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree and at least two years of educational experience. This exempt position follows a 210‑day schedule and reports to the Counselor/Principal.

Qualifications

• Two years educational experience
• Associates Degree required

Responsibilities

• Guide individual students to identify a course of study that promotes college and workforce readiness, career placement and advancement, and helps the student make the transition from secondary to post- secondary education.
• Review personal graduation plan (PGP) options with individual students and their parent or guardian and monitor progress toward attainment of goals. Help the student to access and make use of proven educational resources, innovative methods, and other interventions that will accelerate the learning process.
• Guide individual students to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including providing information about post-secondary opportunities.
• Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
• 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 regulations

Skills

Career development knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Public speaking

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Academic Advisor JH & HS

HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Counselor/Principal

PAY GRADE: CP4/210 days

DEPT./SCHOOL: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: 05/2026

Primary Purpose

Advise students and provide guidance in development and completion of each student’s personal graduation plan (PGP).

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Associates Degree

* Only a counselor or an administrator may develop personal graduation plans at the high school level. In addition to a counselor or administrator, a teacher or other appropriate individual may develop the plan at the junior high or middle school level. [TEC §28.0212 and §28.02121]

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of 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

Experience

Two years educational experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Guidance

• Guide individual students to identify a course of study that promotes college and workforce readiness, career placement and advancement, and helps the student make the transition from secondary to post- secondary education.
• Review personal graduation plan (PGP) options with individual students and their parent or guardian and monitor progress toward attainment of goals. Help the student to access and make use of proven educational resources, innovative methods, and other interventions that will accelerate the learning process.
• Guide individual students to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including providing information about post-secondary opportunities.

Assessment

Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

• 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 regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking

Lifting

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522