Counselor - Prospective Middle School

Position Type:Student Support Services/Guidance CounselorDate Posted:4/22/2025Location:Prospective Middle School CampusDate Available:04/22/2025REPORTS TO:Campus PrincipalAPPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until FilledLENGTH OF WORK YEAR:200 daysDATE REVISEDJUN 19, 2019WAGE/HOUR STATUS:ExemptSALARY RANGE:$64,160 Minimum$90,446 MaximumPAY GRADE:SO4PRIMARY PURPOSE:To provide a proactive developmental guidance and counseling program for all students to maximize academic, career and personal growth.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/CertificationA Master's degree in guidance and counselingValid Texas counseling certificateSpecial KnowledgeKnowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career developmentExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorExperienceThree years teaching experience requiredMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Program Management• Plans school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that identified objectives are met.• Develops, coordinates and continuously evaluates the overall effectiveness of the guidance program.• Educates the school staff, parents and community about the guidance services via meetings, school newsletters, and presentations.• Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports, records, and documents.Guidance and Counseling• Teaches the school developmental guidance curriculum to students.• Assists teachers in the teaching of guidance related curriculum.• Guides individuals and groups of students through the development of educational plans and career awareness.• Counsels individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.• Provides crisis counseling as needed.Consultation and Coordination• Consults with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant in individuals to enhance their work with students.• Coordinates with school and community personnel to obtain resources for students.• Implements an effective referral process to assist students gain access to special programs and services.Assessment• Participates in the planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program.• Coordinates and administers additional student assessments.• Interprets tests and other appraisal results appropriately.Administration• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education• Rule, and board policy under guidance and counseling.• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.Professionalism• Models behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.• Participates in professional staff development to improve skills related to job assignment and to keep updated with developments in education.• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.• Performs other related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s)WORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:• Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Nondiscrimination StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La