Title Secondary Certified Counselor Job Type Certificated Sub Title Location Coldspring-Oakhurst High School or Lincoln Junior High Job Title Counselor High School 207 Contact Name Mrs. Candy Yeager Contact Phone 936-653-1102 Contact Email [email protected] Number of Openings (only type in the number) 1 Pay Months 12 FTE (must be only numbers between 0.01 and 100) Salary $55,356 - $78,031 Salary Rate Salary Information Full-time/Part-time Full-time Length of Year 11 months Location Address 14210 St Hwy 150 W Location City Coldspring Location State Texas Location Zip 77331 Location Phone 936-653-1138 Requirements Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree in guidance counseling Valid Texas counseling 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 Experience: Two years teaching experience Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree in guidance counseling Valid Texas counseling 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 Experience: Two years teaching experience Job Description Guidance * Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with District's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs. * Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum. * Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness. * Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns. * Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. * Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students. * Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources. * Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services. * Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. * Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. * Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment. * Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. * Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. * Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. * Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. * Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. * Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area. * Comply with all District and campus routines and regulations. * Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. * Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. * Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible. * Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Counseling * Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns. Consultation * Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. * Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students. * Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources. * Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services. Assessment * Participate in planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program. * Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. * Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment. Program Management * Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives. * Implement a comprehensive and balanced program. * Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings. * Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program. * Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. Administration Professional Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s). Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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 Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable. Deadline Posted Date Open Date 04/22/2025 Close Date Continuous? No