JOB TITLE: Academic Advisor

HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Counselor/Principal

PAY GRADE: CP4/210 days

DEPT./SCHOOL: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: 05/2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Advise students and provide guidance in development and completion of each student’s personal graduation plan (PGP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Associates Degree

* Only a counselor or an administrator may develop personal graduation plans at the high school level. In addition to a counselor or administrator, a teacher or other appropriate individual may develop the plan at the junior high or middle school level. [TEC §28.0212 and §28.02121]

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of career development

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Experience:

Two years educational experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Guidance

Guide individual students to identify a course of study that promotes college and workforce readiness, career placement and advancement, and helps the student make the transition from secondary to post- secondary education.

Review personal graduation plan (PGP) options with individual students and their parent or guardian and monitor progress toward attainment of goals. Help the student to access and make use of proven educational resources, innovative methods, and other interventions that will accelerate the learning process.

Guide individual students to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including providing information about post-secondary opportunities.

Assessment

Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work 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, duties, and skills that may be required.

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.

For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522