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Cleveland ISD - At-Risk Counselor

Job Details

Region: 4
School District/Employer: Cleveland ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus
Position: Counselor
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
Job Title: At-Risk Counselor
School: Cleveland High School
Campus Description: https://chs.clevelandisd.org/o/chs
Date Posted: 6/26/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: PRIMARY FUNCTION
Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas school counselor 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
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff
Experience:
2 years related experience

EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the district's guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum.
Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities.
Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.
Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying.
Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parents, and others to special programs and services as needed.
Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.
Interpret assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components.
Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.
Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities and encourage participation.
Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Maintain confidentiality.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and the Superintendent of Schools.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Salary Range: Minimum: $67,706
Mid-Point: $81,060
Maximum: $94,712
Benefits: https://www.clevelandisd.org/o/cisd/page/benefits
How To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/clevelandisd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2850

Contact Person:

Name: Erica McCarter
Email: erica.mccarter@clevelandisd.org
Address: 316 E. Dallas Street
City: Cleveland
State: TX
Zip: 77327
Phone: (281) 592-8717
Fax: (281) 592-8283