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Elementary Counselor bei La Joya Independent School District

La Joya Independent School District · Mission, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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Job Title: Elementary School Guidance                             Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

                Counselor                                    

 

Reports to:      Campus Principal                                       Pay Grade 2: AD

                                                                                                                    

Dept./School: Assigned Campus                                         

                                                                                                                                                                       

Funding Source:  199  Funds                                            Revised Date:          January 24, 2017

                            162 Funds

 

District Primary Purpose:                 To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional

                                                         program that supports student success and achievement.

 

Department Primary Purpose:         Assume responsibilities for working with school faculty and staff, students, parents,                                                               and community to plan, implement and evaluate a developmental Guidance and                                                                  Counseling Program.

                                               

Qualifications:                                              

 

Education/Certification:       Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in guidance and                                                          counseling and course work in psychology, testing and measurement, and education.                                                            State Counseling Certificate                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                         

           

Experience:                           A minimum of three years teaching experience

 

Knowledge/Skills:                Knowledgeable of the comprehensive developmental                                                                                                           Guidance and Counseling Program

 

                                               

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    

  1. Plan, implement, and evaluate a balanced comprehensive, developmental guidance and counseling program that includes Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support components.
  1. Promote the balanced provision of program content areas (self-confidence development;motivation to achieve; decision-making, goal-setting, planning, and problem-solving skills; interpersonal effectiveness, communication skills, cross-cultural effectiveness; and responsible behavior).
  1. Manage program personnel and/or other program resources.
  1. Collaborate with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a developmental Guidance and Counseling Program.
  1. Advocate for the school developmental Guidance and Counseling Program and counselors’ ethical and professional standards with school personnel, parents, students, and the community.
  1. Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the Guidance Curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs.
  1. Involve students, teachers, parents, and others to promote effective implementation of the Guidance Curriculum.
  1. Guide individuals and groups of students and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the students’ own educational development accurately without bias and including provision of information regarding post-secondary opportunities, career development, and student’s own personal and social development.
  1. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance complying with district policies and state and federal guidelines.
  1. Use accepted theories and effective techniques to provide individual and group                                                   developmental, preventive, remedial, and/or crisis counseling.
  1. Provide counseling services for all groups of students.
  1. Consult with school personnel, parents, and other community members to promote                                     understanding of student development, individual behavior, the student’s environment, and human relationships thus promoting student success.
  1. Collaboratively provide professional expertise to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

   14. Coordinate people and other resources in the school, home, and community to promote student success.

 

   15. Use an effective process when referring students, parents, and/or others to special programs and services.

  1. Adheres to legal, ethical, and professional standards related to assessment.
  2. Interpret standardized tests results and other assessment data, with the assistance of school personnel, to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
  1. Enhance the work of school personnel and parents in guiding student goal setting and planning by promoting understanding of standardized test results and other assessment data.
  1. Demonstrate professionalism, including a commitment to professional development.
  1. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
  1. Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators, teacher, other school personnel, parents, and community members.
  1. Adhere to legal standards including school board policies, state, district, and campus                                     standards, regulations and procedures.
  1. Promote and follow ethical standards for school counselor and demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
  1. Pursue continuous professional growth and development.
  1. Perform other duties as assigned by campus principal.
  2. Follow all Work from Home Protocols while working remotely.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

           

Mental Demands:    

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy and procedures, maintain emotional control under stress.     

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

 

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          207 Days

       

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities this position is to provide to my campus/department.

 

Employee’s Signature:                                                                      Date:                                      

 

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