Counselor, Middle School
- Employer
- Spring Independent School District
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Guidance Counselor
- Grade Level
- Middle School
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Job Details
Position Type:
PROFESSIONAL - CAMPUS (CERTIFIED)/COUNSELOR-MS (196)
Date Posted:
7/22/2021
Location:
BAILEY MS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Middle School Counselor
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: AI 2 Min: $61,517
DAYS: 196
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The Middle School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating 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. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Preferred:
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
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.
PROFESSIONAL - CAMPUS (CERTIFIED)/COUNSELOR-MS (196)
Date Posted:
7/22/2021
Location:
BAILEY MS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Middle School Counselor
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: AI 2 Min: $61,517
DAYS: 196
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The Middle School Counselor is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating 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. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas Teacher certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification
- Valid Texas School Counselor certificate as required by the State Board of Education Certification
- Two years teaching experience
Preferred:
- Three years teaching experience
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
- Knowledge of student achievement data and how it relates to student intervention
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Coordinates with Academic & Student Support Services to meet District objectives.
- Identifies the academic guidance needs of students.
- Assists with standardized testing for the campus including GT assessment.
- Confers with students whose grades indicate academic problems or whose test results indicate academic weakness.
- Works with students and parents in relating achievement abilities and interests to current and long-range educational planning.
- Monitors middle school credits and establishes four-year high school plan for middle school students.
- Works with students to set an Achieve Texas pathway prior to leaving 8 th grade.
- Assists in the intervention process for students.
- Counsels with students individually or in groups.
- Assists students with personal, family, adjustment and social problems.
- Assists students in developing problem solving and coping skills and in developing high self-esteem.
- Coordinates with administrators and the community Youth Service Specialist, Substance Abuse Counselors and Attendance Officer to assist students having truancy, drug or status offense problems.
- Notifies parents and/or appropriate agencies in case of child abuse, potential suicide and other crises in accordance with District Policy.
- Assists or serves on District crisis intervention team as needed/assigned.
- Conducts/assists in prevention guidance activities related to child abuse and substance abuse and suicide.
- Assists students, staff and parents in making use of the counseling services.
- Interprets guidance information for teachers working with students.
- Seeks to identify students with special needs and works with parents, staff and outside agencies to meet these needs.
- Consults with District psychologists and diagnosticians, youth service workers, substance abuse counselors, teachers and parents on behalf of students and according to management guidelines.
- Assists in the referral of students for special program placement in the Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee, the Student Assistance Team, Tier 4 Building Referrals Committee, etc.
- Provides in-service and workshops on counseling related topics for teachers.
- Provides technical assistance and clinical supervision for teachers in programs related to counseling.
- Plans/assists in orientation, transition and career activities.
- Coordinates counseling information and record keeping.
- Maintains documents and reports relating to referrals and special placements.
- Assists in identification, delivery and monitoring of services to at-risk students.
- Maintains daily records of all contacts with and on behalf of students.
- Assists in scheduling and providing information and assists students and parents in course selection process.
- Disseminates course selection information and assists students and parents in course selection process.
- Assists in determining appropriate academic placement and course selection for all students.
- Assists/Coordinates campus transition activities for middle school students with elementary and high school campuses.
- Assists/coordinates transition activities for incoming sixth grade students.
- Assists/coordinates transition activities for eighth grade students entering high school.
- Assists with related parent orientations.
- Functions as an integral and unifying facilitator of the campus improvement plan, the District counseling objectives and the District Five-Year Strategic Plan.
- Assists in evaluation of campus and District counseling programs and in implementation of necessary changes.
- Remains current in the area of counseling through membership in professional organizations, review of related literature, attendance of workshops and in-service programs.
- Promotes community understanding through professional concern for all students as well as demonstrating an interest in school and community activities.
- Performs other appropriate guidance and counseling duties as assigned by the principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
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.
Company
The Spring Independent School District serves over 35,000 prekindergarten through 12th-grade students in a diverse district located 20 miles north of central Houston.
Guided by its strategic plan, Every Child 2020, the district is preparing students for success in college, career and life. With literacy as the foundation for learning across all grade levels, the district offers academic programs that meet the needs of all learners. From high-quality early childhood programs to college preparation courses and career pathway exploration, there are programs and services designed to meet the needs of every Spring ISD student.
The district takes pride in always improving and evolving, including strengthening and expanding its special education and gifted and talented services as well as its award-winning performing and visual arts program to serve even more students.
- In addition to bilingual instruction and English as a Second Language programs, which have been well-established for many years, the district has added a dual language program at three elementary schools.
- An array of extracurricular opportunities, including UIL 16-6-A athletics and nationally recognized JROTC programs encourage students to explore and pursue their interests.
The district currently has 38 campuses that include 26 prekindergarten through 5th-grade elementary schools, seven 6th- through 8th-grade middle schools and five 9th- through 12th-grade high schools. That number will change soon with the construction of several new facilities – including two middle schools, three ninth-grade centers and a state-of-the-art stadium that will serve the entire district – all funded by a bond referendum approved by voters in 2016.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.springisd.org/
- Telephone
- 2818916049
- Location
-
16717 Ella Blvd.
Houston
Texas
77090
US
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