Counselor/Junior High

Counselor/Junior HighJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 09/03/2024 POSTING NUMBER: 00044227 LOCATION: Admin Guidance & Counseling - 875 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Junior High
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Implement the District Comprehensive Guidance Plan responding to the unique needs of the individual student.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops a campus Comprehensive Guidance Plan based on school needs-includes activities identified in the District's Developmental Guidance Plan.
2. Conducts individual and group counseling.
3. Assists individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in reaching educational goals.
4. Confers with students, parents, and teachers when needed.
5. Conducts individual personal/academic student and parent conferences.
6. Assists with testing when needed.
7. Places students in instructional programs.
8. Serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members to access community resources.
9. Provides college and career awareness activities.
10. Serves on District Crisis Team.
11. Gives materials concerning programs available at the campus and throughout the District Advises students in preparing four-year high school plan.
12. Coordinates school transition activities.
13. Assists in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs.
14. Provides orientation sessions for parents.
15. Adheres to time lines and procedures.
16. Meets deadlines as established by the Technology and PEIMS departments for scheduling and grade reporting.
17. Maintains calendar schedule of school and counselor activities.
18. Attends required District in-service and staff meetings.
19. Maintains student data records.
20. Maintains student Personal Graduation Plans for students who have failed any section of state-mandated testing.
21. Accesses testing information and competency test scores for each student.
22. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships.
23. Cooperates with and supports faculty and staff.
24. Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.
25. Promotes positive self-image in students.
26. Treats students consistently and empathetically.
27. Initiates procedure to analyze and modify, as necessary, performance of duties based on self-analysis, feedback from students and interactions with colleagues.
28. Maintains and improves professional competence through reading, course work, and professional activities.
29. Consults with Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling when necessary.
30. Regular attendance.
31. Maintains confidentiality.
32. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with students in an educational setting or with school-aged children
• Experience supporting students/school-aged children in crisis situations

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Professional School counselor's certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students to make positive decisions in reaching responsible behavior
• Knowledge and experience interpreting various testing instruments
• Knowledgeable about secondary academic curriculum
• Knowledge/awareness of how to access community resources

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
APPLY TO:
To apply for this position, click "login" above. Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW- 936-709-7846.
SALARY:
PAY GRADE: AE - 3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $70,532
DAYS: 202 START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year