Impactful School Guidance Counselor

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock Independent School District is seeking a Counselor to work with faculty, students, parents, and the community to implement a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. The role focuses on helping students develop academic, career, personal, and social abilities.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in guidance counseling, valid Texas teaching and counseling certificates, and two years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
• Texas teaching certificate required.
• Texas counseling certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum aligned with district plan.
• Assist teachers in guidance-related curriculum.
• Guide students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs.
• Consult parents, teachers, admins, and community resources to support students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with school professionals and community resources.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing.
• Maintain confidentiality of student assessment.

Skills

Counseling procedures

Student appraisal

Career development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instruct students

Behavior management

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling

Texas teaching certificate

Texas counseling certificate

Job description

Lubbock Independent School District is seeking a Counselor to work with faculty, students, parents, and the community to implement a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. The role focuses on helping students develop academic, career, personal, and social abilities.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in guidance counseling, valid Texas teaching and counseling certificates, and two years of teaching experience.