2025 - 2026 Specialist - Guidance and Counseling chez Lubbock Independent School District

Primary Purpose:

Qualifications:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Facilitate planning and implementation of CCR activities.
2. Assist with development of, and communication of, career clusters and pathways that students may pursue.
3. Assist in the implementation of college and career management software programs.
4. Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials in accomplishing educational goals.
5. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge program effectiveness.
6. Ensure that CCR programming is continuously evaluated and responsive to student needs.
7. Provide career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials to all campuses.
8. Plan and implement community outreach events and communications.
9. Assist campuses with College Week and other CCR activities.
10. Identify and define local job opportunities for students.

11. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of career and technology education.
12. Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

13. Adhere to CCR budget, ensure programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
14. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

15. Assist students, parents, and teachers with career, college, and scholarship information.
16. Recruit employers and businesses to provide learning experience to students and provide assistance as necessary.
17. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in career and technology education to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
18. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
19. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Working Conditions: