26-27 Counselor, Elementary

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Elementary Counselor Job Description

Contract Days: 193

Pay Grade: Administrative Level 4

Primary Purpose:

Advocate for and support all students in their personal social academic and career development through a variety of approaches including but not limited to delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success and effective interpretation of student assessment data. Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification Requirements*:

Masters Degree in Counseling

Valid Texas School Counselor Certification

* Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proof of the following: -completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling -ability to earn a masters degree in counseling and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and -full eligibility for an Emergency Permit from TEA.

Experience:

Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Able to:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Demonstrate organizational adeptness

Maintain professional and emotional composure

Promote a positive caring environment

Interpret policies and procedures

Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives

Knowledge of:

Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students

State identified at-risk criteria

Community agencies and support services for at-risk students