Junior High Counselor: Empower Student Growth

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Katy Independent School District is seeking a Counselor at the Junior High level to lead the school counseling program and support students’ developmental, educational and social-emotional needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to promote student success and implement a comprehensive guidance plan.

The counselor will deliver guidance lessons, individual planning, responsive services and system support, focusing on groups, referrals, and community resources to assist students and

Formación

• Master’s degree in Counselor education required.
• Valid Texas counseling certificate required.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance lessons and classroom guidance as part of the Guidance Curriculum.
• Conduct small student counseling groups to address needs.
• Coordinate peer mentoring programs and supervise peer mentors.
• Provide placement assistance to help students set life goals.
• Assist students through self-assessments, inventories and interviews.
• Conduct group counseling for students facing developmental tasks.
• Provide empathetic individual counseling and address student problems and possible solutions.
• Consult with parents, teachers and community agencies to support students.
• Develop and maintain school counseling program materials and resources.
• Plan and lead guidance programs for parents.

Conocimientos

Counseling skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Educación

Master’s degree in Counselor education

Texas counseling certificate

Three years classroom teaching experience

Herramientas

Interactive whiteboard

Computer

Printer

Copier

Overhead projector

Descripción del empleo

Katy Independent School District is seeking a Counselor at the Junior High level to lead the school counseling program and support students’ developmental, educational and social-emotional needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to promote student success and implement a comprehensive guidance plan.

The counselor will deliver guidance lessons, individual planning, responsive services and system support, focusing on groups, referrals, and community resources to assist students and