Secondary School Counselor: Student Growth & Career Guidance

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Independent School District seeks a School Counselor - Secondary Level to plan and deliver the guidance curriculum, guide students and parents in educational and career planning, and provide counseling support as needed.

The role requires a Texas Teacher Certification and a Master’s degree in guidance counseling, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and at least three years of classroom teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Texas Teachers Certification is required.
• Master’s Degree in guidance counseling or equivalent.
• Three years' classroom teaching experience.
• Thorough understanding of school operations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct structured lessons delivering the district's guidance curriculum.
• Guide students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage educational and career development.
• Counsel individuals and parents using developmental guidance theories and techniques.
• Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
• Coordinate resources and refer to programs and services as needed.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators to enhance student work.
• Work with school and community staff to gather resources for students.
• Present a positive role model that supports the school district's mission.
• Maintain professional, ethical relationships with supervisors and teachers.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Interpret test results to guide student goal setting and planning.
• Plan and evaluate a balanced developmental guidance program.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Texas Teacher Certification

Master’s degree in guidance counseling

Job description

Dayton Independent School District seeks a School Counselor - Secondary Level to plan and deliver the guidance curriculum, guide students and parents in educational and career planning, and provide counseling support as needed.

The role requires a Texas Teacher Certification and a Master’s degree in guidance counseling, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and at least three years of classroom teaching experience.