Counselor/High School

Job description

Counselor/High SchoolJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 08/20/2026 CLOSING DATE: 10/07/ :00 PM POSTING NUMBER: LOCATION: Oak Ridge High School - 005 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/High School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Implement the district's comprehensive school counseling program plan to address the unique needs of each student through targeted guidance instruction, personalized advising, and responsive counseling services.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote positive self-image in students.

Provide orientation sessions for parents.

Provide college day/night, career day/night, and financial aid workshops.

Coordinate and/or delivers required legislative awareness activities such as suicide prevention, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, fentanyl poisoning, human trafficking, teen dating violence and other related student safety initiatives.

Share information concerning programs available at the campus and throughout the district (e.g., Credit by Examination, Alternative School, Career and Technology Programs) with students.

Conduct individual and group counseling.

Confer with students, parents, and teachers when needed.

Conduct individual personal/academic student and parent conferences.

Assist in the referral process and educational placement of students with special needs.

Serve as a resource for students, parents and staff members to access community resources.

Play an active role in dropout prevention.

Assist individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in achieving educational goals.

Place students in appropriate instructional programs.

Advise students of multiple academic opportunities.

Advise students in preparing/updating their Personal Graduation Plan (PGP), four-year high school plan.

Coordinate the school transition activities (Gr. 8 - Post-High School).

Maintain student academic credit information.

Maintain students' high school Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in accordance with state law.

Completes student college and scholarship application information accurately and in a timely manner.

In conjunction with the campus Lead School Counselor, plan, implement, and evaluate a campus-level Comprehensive School Counseling Program to serve all students through guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning and system support.

Consult with the district school counseling team as needed.

Adhere to all required timelines and established procedures.

Meet deadlines as established by the Technology and PEIMS departments for scheduling and grade reporting.

Maintain and communicate a current calendar of school counseling activities.

Transcribe records of student transferring into the school.

Initiate procedure to analyze and modify, as necessary, performance of duties based on self-analysis, feedback from students and interactions with colleagues.

Maintain and improve professional competence through ongoing learning, including reading, coursework, and participation in professional development activities.

Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships.

Cooperate with and supports faculty and staff.

Demonstrate self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintain regular attendance.

Maintain confidentially.

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 school counseling procedures, student assessment, career development, and the college admissions and financial aid application process

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Serve students in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) school counseling standards

Knowledge of and experience in the interpretation of various assessment instruments

Knowledgeable about secondary academic curriculum

Knowledge/awareness of how to access community resources

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used :Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

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

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying Less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment : Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district travel; may work prolonged or 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- .

SALARY:

PAY GRADE: AE - 3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $74,746

DAYS: 202 START DATE: School Year

Worksite address

conroe, TX, 77303, US

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