Job Description

Current Status: Screening in Process

Job Title:                      COUNSELOR                                                      

Wage/Hour Status:      Exempt

Reports to:                          Principal                                                                

Dept. /School:             El Paso Academy East

Primary Purpose:

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive
developmental guidance and counseling program at school assigned. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s
academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

Qualifications:

        Education/Certification:
        Master’s degree in school counseling and guidance preferred 

        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 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance

1.       Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district’s guidance program plan and tailored to
       campus needs.

2.       Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum.

3.       Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
 

Counseling

4.       Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
 

Consultation

5.       Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.

6.       Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.

7.       Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as
       appropriate.

8.       Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community
       resources.

9.       Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
 

Assessment

10.   Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.

11.   Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their
       parents.

12.   Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.
 

Program Management

13.   Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program
      objectives.

14.   Implement a comprehensive and balanced program.

15.   Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make
      changes based on findings.

16.   Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program.

17.   Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
 

Administration

18.   Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in
       guidance and counseling area.

19.   Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

20.   Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

21.   Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
 

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

22.   Prepare documents and lists for honor roll, awards assemblies, and other student recognition programs.

23.   Record student information, including test scores and final grades, on permanent records.

24.   Create new student files and ensure completeness of records.

25.   Assist with the registration of new students, including requesting and sending student records and setting up cumulative
      folders.

26.   Create student schedules and prepare Individual Graduation Plans.

27.   Prepare student At-Risk folders.
  

Professional

28.   Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.

29.   Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

          Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s).

Working Conditions:

          Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
          Maintain emotional control under stress. 

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