Counselor - Part-Time

"Job Title: Part-Time School Counselor Wage/Hour Status: Non ExemptReports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: N/A
Dept. /School: Guidance & Counseling
Supervises: Part-Time: $31.25 per hour
Primary Purpose: To provide support for at-risk students to ensure that they graduate from high school and are prepared for the workforce or post-secondary readiness.Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree in counseling or related field
State Certification in School Counseling

Special Knowledge Skills:
Organization skills
Individual and group counseling skills
Trauma and critical incidents training (preferred)

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic career, personal and social abilities
Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance program as described in Texas Education Code 33 targeting identified student needs at the campus including:
Guidance Curriculum:
Awareness, skill development, and application of the skills of everyday life including:
self-confidence, self-efficacy, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning and problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, social skills, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness, responsible behavior, and character development.
Promote the student's personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting
Assist students in understanding the school rules and developing self-discipline
Conduct orientation for pupils new to the building
Assist students in transition including transition to middle school and high school
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
Responsive Services, prevention, and intervention:
Academic concerns, school-related concerns (tardiness, absences & truancy, misbehavior, school avoidance, drop-out prevention), relationship concerns, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, grief/loss, substance abuse, family issues, harassment issues, coping with stress, suicide prevention, conflict resolution or any other life issues.
Provide referrals to community services and agencies as appropriate
Assist in the identification of students who would benefit from special programs and services
Assist in an effective referral process for students to access special programs and services
Provide counseling and Psychosocial Interventions including working with parents and staff on Behavior Intervention Plans
Individual planning and goal setting:
Acquisition of skills, awareness of educational opportunities, appropriate course selection, lifelong learning, utilization of test scores, knowledge of potential career opportunities, planning, training, and positive work habits, personal-social development of health self-concepts, and development of adaptive and adjustive social behavior.
Increase the student's knowledge of occupational opportunities and the training programs for each occupation
Develop the student's knowledge of the opportunities and requirements of his or her social environment
Assist in the implementation of the career education program
System support including program delivery and support:
Guidance program planning and development, parent education, teacher/administrator consultation, staff development for educators, school improvement planning, counselors' professional development, research and publishing, community outreach, and public relations.
Provide resources and training for faculty and staff to enhance the implementation of the guidance program
Educate the school staff, parents, and the community about the guidance program through a public information program
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance the educational experience for students
Conduct at least one in-service program in the building for teachers and administrators
Serve as a member of the Admissions, Review and Dismissal Committee as appropriate
Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and issues in education
Enhance professional development by attending appropriate staff development to meet district requirements including staff development provided by the district, local professional counselor organizations, regional training centers, and/or state counselor conferences.
Participate in the planning and evaluation of the state and district testing programs
Interpret test results for school personnel, parents, and students
Prepare reports as requested by the Director of Guidance and Counseling
Perform any other duties and tasks assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

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. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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