High School Counselor

Position: High School Counselor 2026/27 School Year
PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

* The role of the School Counselor is to provide comprehensive guidance and counseling services which support the overall school program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

* Master's degree

* Counselor certification per Texas Education Agency

* Prior successful experience as teacher

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ROLE 1: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

* Plans, implements, and evaluates a developmental program of guidance, including counseling services.

* Uses a planning process to define needs, priorities, and program objectives.

* Implements a developmental and balanced program.

* Evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and the over-all program in meeting desired student outcomes.

* Educates the school staff, parents and the community about the guidance program through a public information program.

ROLE 2: GUIDANCE

* Teaches the school developmental guidance curriculum.

* Outlines, in writing, a campus guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs.

* Teaches guidance units effectively.

* Assists teachers in the teaching of guidance related curriculum.

* Consults with administrators and teachers regarding the teacher's areas of responsibility in teaching the developmental guidance curriculum.

* Supports teachers in teaching "essential knowledge and skills" identified in the SBOE Rules for Curriculum which are guidance related.

* Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans and career awareness.

* Involves students in personalized educational and career awareness.

* Presents relevant information accurately and without bias.

ROLE 3: COUNSELING

* Counsels individual students with presenting needs/concerns.

* Provides counseling systematically.

* Responds to students individually.

* Provides counseling to students defined as "At-Risk" by local and state policies.

* Counsels small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns.

* Provides counseling in groups as appropriate.

* Provides group counseling systematically.

* Uses accepted theories and techniques appropriate to school counseling.

* Uses accepted theories.

* Uses effective techniques.

ROLE 4: CONSULTATION

* Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

* Provides professional expertise collaboratively.

* Interprets information and ideas effectively.

* Advocates for students.

ROLE 5: COORDINATION

* Coordinates with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.

* Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate.

* Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other school professionals.

* Develops and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community resources.

* Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services.

* Accurately assesses students' and their families' needs for referral.

* Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special programs and/or services.

* Uses an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use community agencies and services.

ROLE 6: ASSESSMENT

* Participates in the planning and evaluation of the school group standardized testing program.

* Is knowledgeable in the principles of testing and measurement which underlie standardized testing program development.

* Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of the group standardized testing program.

* Interprets test and other appraisal results appropriately.

* Correctly applies principals of test and measurement to test and other appraisal results interpretation.

* Interprets test and other appraisal results to school personnel.

* Interprets test and other appraisal results to students and their parents.

* Uses other sources of student data as assessment tools for the purpose of educational planning.

* Maintains the confidentiality of student assessment.

* Ensures that the uses of student records are for the benefit of students and personnel working with those students.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment:

Work inside, may work outside

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list.

Calendar Days: 196, 201