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Conroe Independent School District lists this Counselor/Junior High opportunity in conroe, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Counselor/Junior HighJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/03/2026 POSTING NUMBER: LOCATION: Admin Guidance & Counseling - 875 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Junior High
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:
Provide college and career awareness activities.
Provide students with information about campus and district programs, that guides students in developing their high school Personal Graduation Plan (four-year high school plan).
Provide orientation sessions for parents
Coordinate and/or deliver required legislative awareness activities such as suicide prevention, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, fentanyl poisoning, human trafficking and other related student safety initiatives.
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.
Assist individual students in demonstrating self-confidence in achieving educational goals.
Place students in instructional programs.
Coordinate school transition activities.
Maintain student junior high school Personal Graduation Plans for students who have failed any section of state-mandated testing.
Access testing information and competency test scores for each student.
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.
Attend required district professional development and staff meetings.
Maintain student data records.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships.
Cooperate with and supports faculty and staff.
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 self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.
Maintain regular attendance.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform 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 school counseling procedures, student assessment, and college and career awareness
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
Knowledge of 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
Worksite address
conroe, TX, 77303, US
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