Middle School Guidance Counselor
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Position Type: Student Support Services/Guidance CounselorDate Posted: 10/1/2024Location: Krum Middle SchoolDate Available: 11/01/2024This job description complies with the 80 percent requirement for delivery of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Job Title: School Counselor Exemption Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 10/01/2024 Dept./School: Middle School Primary Purpose: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at Krum Middle School. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations 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 or guardians, and district staff Experience: Two years of teaching experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Guidance

Make decisions based on what is best for students

Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with the district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs

Assist teachers in the teaching of guidance-related curriculum

Guide individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness

Counseling

Provide academic advising and high school endorsement selection assistance as required by HB5

Counsel individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns

Consultation

Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students

Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students

Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources

Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services

Assessment

Coordinate testing and career interest surveys as related to students' high school and post-secondary preparedness

Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents

Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment

Program Management

Plan school guidance and counseling programs to ensure that they meet identified needs, priorities, and program objectives

Implement a comprehensive and balanced program

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities and make changes based on findings

Educate the school staff, parents, and community about the guidance program through a public information program

Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

Implement required programs including character education, suicide prevention, dating violence, etc.

Administration

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling areas

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents

Create, maintain, and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe

Professional

Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible

Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Other Related Duties

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and administrative assistant(s). 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 hoursThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.Krum ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and Title VII can be directed to Robert Bulter at (940) ###-####, ...@krumisd.net, or Section 504 Coordinator Terry Rahn, Director of Special Programs (940) ###-####, ...@krumisd.net.