Counselor - Secondary

Magnolia ISD; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia ISD is seeking a Counselor to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for the campus. You will counsel students to address academic, career, personal, and social development, while coordinating 504 plans and collaborating with teachers and families.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in guidance counseling and a valid Texas counseling certificate, with at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum aligned with district plan and campus needs.
• Assist teachers in guidance-related instruction.
• Guide individuals and groups to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Lead student assistance team to develop intervention plans for identified students.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs.
• Serve as the 504 coordinator for assigned students.
• Develop counseling plans for students in need.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators and community personnel to enhance support for students.
• Maintain a communication system to disseminate information to professionals.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with school and community resources.
• Use an effective referral process to access special programs and services.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing.
• Interpret tests and appraisal results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of student assessment.
• Plan and evaluate guidance program to meet identified needs and objectives.
• Implement a balanced guidance program and coordinate ongoing evaluation.
• Educate staff, parents, and community about the guidance program.
• Compile and maintain all required reports and records.
• Comply with policies and routines; maintain positive relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Model professional ethics and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Career development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate

Job description

Contact for this position:
Dr. Julia Venghaus, Executive Director - Student Services Secondary, [e-mail]

Job Title: Counselor

Wage/Hour Status: Commensurate with Experience

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in guidance counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience:

• Three years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance/Counseling

• 1. Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.
• 2. Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.
• 3. Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• 4. Lead assigned student assistance team to develop specific intervention plans for identified students.
• 5. Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
• 6. Serve as the 504 coordinator for assigned students.
• 7. Develop specific counseling plans for students in need.

Consultation

• 8. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
• 9. Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
• 10. Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
• 11. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
• 12. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.

Assessment

• 13. Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.
• 14. Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
• 15. Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.

Program Management

• 16. Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives.
• 17. Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.
• 18. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings.
• 19. Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.
• 20. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.

Administration

• 21. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
• 22. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• 23. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• 24. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Professional

• 25. Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.
• 26. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.