Luling ISD - Counselor

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Luling ISD
District Category/Employer: ,
Position: Counselor,
Assignment Level: Level
  • High School
Job Title: Counselor
School: Luling High School
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 6/1/2023
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each students academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Guidance

Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver districts 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 students 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 students own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed.

Consultation

Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed.
Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.

Assessment

Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.

Program Management and Administration

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.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice.

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
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Masters degree 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:
Two years teaching experience
Salary Range: Days: 217 days
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $59,570-$83,375
Benefits: TRS Health Benefits - LISD Contribution to TRS Health Coverage
How To Apply: Please apply through the Luling ISD On-Line Application System at www.luling.txed.net

Contact Person:

Name: Joseph Alvarez
Email: jalvarez@luling.txed.net
Address: 218 East Bowie
City: Luling
State: TX
Zip: 78648-2904
Phone: (830) 875-2458
Fax: (830) 875-3193