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Luling ISD

2024-25 Counselor

Luling ISD, Luling, Texas, United States, 78648


Primary Purpose:Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Guidance

Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver district’s guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.Consultation

Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.Assessment

Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.Program Management and Administration

Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipmentPosture:

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion:

Frequent walkingLifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorEnvironment:

Work inside, may work outsideMental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hoursQualifications:Education/Certification:Master’s degree from an accredited college or universityValid Texas school counselor certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career developmentExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorAbility to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staffExperience:Two years teaching experienceSalary Range:Days: 217 daysSalary Range (commensurate with experience): $59,570-$83,375Benefits:TRS Health Benefits - LISD Contribution to TRS Health CoverageHow To Apply:Please apply through the Luling ISD On-Line Application System at www.luling.txed.net

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