La Pryor ISD – Secondary School Counselor

Job Title: Secondary School Counselor Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrator in an Educational Establishment

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Deliver guidance curriculum in various group sizes. Educate students of skills necessary to address troublesome circumstances, support students in challenging situations, and assist students with needed resources to navigate crisis situations. Follow the guidelines of T-SCESS Appraisal System.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate

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

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

Experience:

Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher

Two years of school counselor experience .

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