Counselor

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences

designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical,

and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and

skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Master's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for

subject/level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must have knowledge of assigned curriculum; knowledge of

instructional methods

Must have lesson presentation skills

Must have conflict resolution skills

Must have student management skills

Must have strong organizational, communication and

interpersonal skills

Technology skills preferred

Work Conditions:

Must be able to monitor and observe student behavior

Must be able to attend after school and night time activities

occasionally

Must be able to maintain emotional control in all situations

Must be able to do medium work effort exerting up to 50

pounds of force occasionally

Be able to bend and stoop and reach fully above head

Possess acute and/or corrected visual and hearing capabilities

Possess good mental health in order to perform all job requirements

Be average or better in energy, health and vitality

Possess a high level of mental capability

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Must meet student teacher requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Works with the Campus Principal to develop a master schedule that meets the needs of students while preserving sound instructional practice.
• Assists students and parents in the course selection process.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Works to assist students in overcoming educational handicaps.
• Works to prevent students from dropping out of school.
• Helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• In concert with the campus principal coordinates all state testing at the site.
• Works with students, both individually and in groups, in the solution of problems related to instructional difficulties.
• Convenes parent-teacher conferences when necessary.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purpose outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Works to to disseminate educational, occupational, and military information consistent with graduation goals and – when needed – IEP transition planning.
• Assists students in making application to college and other post secondary schools.
• Makes recommendations to colleges for admission and financial aid.
• Counsels students in the areas of educational and vocational planning.
• Refers students to other schools, community agencies, or professionals capable of rendering services not available at the school.
• As assigned by the campus principal, prepares and trains all personnel for State Assessments per TEA guidelines as required.
• Is responsible for the required preparation of individual Graduation Plans and updating the plan within 15 days of all earned credits and in advance of all special education ARD meetings.
• Assist the campus principal with scheduling and conducting parent-student conferences at least annually regarding individual Graduation Plans. Enters/Updates all high school transcripts into Websmart system in a timely manner.
• Is a required member of the Campus Improvement Team and the campus Attendance Committee.
• Conducts/approves all schedule changes in each grading period..
• Is responsible for accurately computing GPA’s and Class Rankings per RMA guidelines and seeking prior approval for each by the Executive Director of Instructional Operations before communicating this information to students, faculty, or the public.
• Is responsible for attending appropriate training(s) regarding graduation requirements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the campus Director, Executive Director of Instructional Operations, or Superintendent up to and including site support at all RMA campuses.