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Counselor - Elementary

Contract Days:  193

Pay Grade:  Administrative Level 4

Primary Purpose:

Advocate for and support all students in their personal, social, academic and career development through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal­ setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success, and effective interpretation of student assessment data.  Serve on the campus Response to Intervention (Rtl) team to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of services including counseling services for students identified at risk.

Qualifications:  

Education/Certification Requirements*:

Master's Degree in Counseling

Valid Texas School Counselor Certification

Minimum of two creditable years of teaching experience

* Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proofof the following:

-completion of a minimum of 24 graduate-level hours with 12 hours in guidance and counseling,

-ability to earn a master's degree in counseling (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) and SBEC school counselor certification within one calendar year, and

-fall eligibility for an emergency permit from TEA.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Able to:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Demonstrate organizational adeptness

Maintain professional and emotional composure

Promote a positive, caring environment

Interpret policies and procedures

Support expectations consistent with district counseling program objectives

Knowledge of:

Appropriate interventions to meet the needs of at-risk students

State identified at-risk criteria

Community agencies and support services for at-risk students