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WELLS MS lists this Counselor - MS opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Middle School Counselor
Reports To: Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: AI 2
Primary Purpose:
The Middle School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification
Preferred:
Three years teaching experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Knowledge of student achievement data and how it relates to student intervention
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinates with Academic & Student Support Services to meet District objectives.
Identifies the academic guidance needs of students.
Counsels with students individually or in groups.
Assists students, staff and parents in making use of the counseling services.
Coordinates counseling information and record keeping.
Assists in scheduling and providing information and assists students and parents in course selection process.
Assists/Coordinates campus transition activities for middle school students with elementary and high school campuses.
Functions as an integral and unifying facilitator of the campus improvement plan, the District counseling objectives and the District Five-Year Strategic Plan.
Assists in evaluation of campus and District counseling programs and in implementation of necessary changes.
Remains current in the area of counseling through membership in professional organizations, review of related literature, attendance of workshops and in-service programs.
Promotes community understanding through professional concern for all students as well as demonstrating an interest in school and community activities.
Performs other appropriate guidance and counseling duties as assigned by the principal.
Working Conditions:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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