Coordinating Counselor - Cypress PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Position: Coordinating Counselor - CYPRESS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university, with a valid Texas Certificate as a Professional School Counselor;

* A minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher is required

* A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a counselor is preferred;

* Visionary leadership in public schools to work with faculties, families, and communities of the 21st century.

* Graduate of the Counselor Leadership Institute preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

High School 205 days

Salary: $71,456 (IA-4) with an additional stipend

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinating Counselor - High School

* Assists in planning and developing the school's education, guidance, and counseling program in relation to the needs of the students being served.

* Determines placement for students in courses and special programs, and updates student information and schedules to reflect such placement.

* Assists students in developing individual four-year high school plans.

* Checks students' transcripts for correct course placement and accuracy to ensure that state and district requirements are fulfilled before graduation.

* Utilizes computers in job-related activities.

* Administers and/or supervises the administration of the standardized testing program of the district and state.

* Interprets results of tests to students, parents, and professional personnel.

* Maintains individual cumulative folders.

* Conducts registration conferences with parents and students new to the district for placement decisions, easing the transition, and interpreting district policies.

* Coordinates Advanced Placement program and administers Advanced Placement tests.

* Assists in the preparation of written reports or surveys that are required by the local school system and/or the Texas Education Agency.

* Provides individual guidance programs with an emphasis on learning appropriate behavior and aiding personal and social development.

* Conducts group guidance programs including orientation, educational vocational, and career planning.

* Counsels and serves as a resource person for parents on problems affecting the orderly educational, physical, emotional, and social growth of the student.

* Provides crisis counseling and/or consultant services.

* Conferences with students, teachers, and parents regarding failing grades and assist in finding solutions.

* Explains the role of counselors to appropriate agencies, the community, and to school staff members.

* Assists in the classroom and/or behavioral management planning with parents and school personnel.

* Organizes and conducts parent meetings when there is an interest or need.

* Plans, conducts, and/or assists with staff development programs for campus-based and district-wide personnel, when appropriate.

* Works closely with the school psychologist, homebound teachers, diagnostician, attendance officer, Youth Service specialist, and all ancillary personnel to help students with special problems.

* Works cooperatively with, and coordinates the use of, community referral sources in the prevention and/or intervention of pregnancy, drug and child abuse, school dropouts, runaways, etc.

* Works cooperatively with middle school counselors to ease the transition from middle school to senior high school.

* Attends meetings:
Counselor, Administrative, Departmental, and Faculty.

* Conducts pre-registration of courses for the following year at each grade level.

* Disseminates information to students regarding summer school, correspondence, and other alternative means of education.

* Plans and coordinates special programs for PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

* Provides up-to-date information on colleges as well as scholarship and summer programs, and maintains college and career information files.

* Assists students with the application process for scholarships, colleges, and alternative post-high school training, including letters of recommendation.

* Plans and coordinates college night activities.

* Provides information and application for student financial aid in college.

* Works with college admissions counselors in easing the transition from high school to college.

* Reports child abuse cases to the Children's Protective Services and involves the Youth Service Specialist when necessary.

* Assists the principal with organizing commencement ceremonies.

* Assists the principal with awards night activities.

* Coordinates the special education referral process and writes the referral committee report.

* Serves as chairperson for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

* Fosters team building among counselors. Encourages their active involvement in the decision-making process.

* Provides two-way communication with campus principal, staff, students, parents, and community.

* Communicates and promotes expectations for high-level performance to counselors and students. Recognizes excellence and achievements.

* Ensures the effective and…