Counselor - Lead - Secondary

Job Description: COUNSELOR

Job Title:

Counselor

Duty Days:

207

Reports to:

Principal

Pay Grade:

By Step

Dept/School:

As Assigned

Pay Schedule:

Teacher Pay Scale

Wage/Hour:

Exempt

Date Revised:

1/2025

Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement, and evaluate 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification :

Master’s degree in guidance counseling

Valid Texas counseling certificate

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

Experience:

Three years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Guidance

Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.

Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.

Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.

Counsel individuals and small groups.

Consultation

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

Work with school personnel and school district residents to obtain resources for students.

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

Assessment

Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.

Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately.

Program Management

Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of guidance program and make changes based on findings.

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

Administration

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

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Professional Growth and Other

Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities :

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.