Campus School Counselor - Guidance & Growth Leader

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a high school counselor at Cinco Ranch High in Katy, TX. The counselor will lead guidance activities, individual and group counseling, and collaborate with staff to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional growth.

The role requires a Master’s in Counselor Education and a Texas counseling certificate, with at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselor education
• Valid Texas counseling certificate
• Minimum three years classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of Counseling theories, counselor ethics and school counseling procedures, including, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Responsibilities

• Provide large and small group guidance lessons, including classroom guidance
• Conduct small student counseling groups to address specific needs
• Coordinate peer programs by selecting, instructing and supervising students serving as peer mentors
• Provide proper placement for students by assisting them in exploring, selecting, and following through on options to achieve life goals
• Assist students in exploring individual interests and characteristics through various methods
• Conduct group counseling sessions for students experiencing difficulty with normal developmental tasks
• Provide empathetic individual counseling to identify problems and potential solutions
• Consult with parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies regarding strategies to address and resolve student concerns
• Develop campus counseling program by assessing needs and designing program to address needs
• Plan and lead staff development related to Counseling and social emotional learning

Education

Master’s degree in Counselor education

Valid Texas counseling certificate

Minimum three years classroom teaching experience

Tools

Interactive white board

Computer

Printer

Copier

Overhead projector

Job description

Katy Independent School District is seeking a high school counselor at Cinco Ranch High in Katy, TX. The counselor will lead guidance activities, individual and group counseling, and collaborate with staff to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional growth.

The role requires a Master’s in Counselor Education and a Texas counseling certificate, with at least three years of teaching experience.