Counselor - Sheldon Lake Elementary - Houston, United States - Sheldon Independent School District
Description
This position is for
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Plan, implement, and evaluate the District's elementary school comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services in the area of assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education/Certification:_
- Special Knowledge/Skills:_
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to speak Spanish preferred
- Experience_:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management
- Collaborate with school personnel, students, parents, and the community to implement, and promote continuous improvement of a developmental guidance and counseling program.
- Plan structured lessons to deliver the Elementary Guidance Curriculum effectively and in accordance with students' developmental needs.
- Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students that facilitate the development of educational goals and a post-secondary awareness plan.
- Assist teachers in understanding student behavior and social/emotional needs as they relate to classroom learning.
- Assist in conferences with teacher-student, teacher-parent, and teacher-student-parent.
- Use accepted theories and effective techniques to promote the educational, personal, and social development of students.
- Coordinate people and other resources in the school, home, and community to promote student success.
- Use an effective process when referring students, parents, and/or others to special programs and services.
- Interpret test results and other assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.
- Demonstrate professionalism, including a commitment to professional development.
- Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and community members.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with students and parents.
- Facilitate adjustment of new students to school.
- Assist students in understanding appropriate behavior and behavior management skills at the elementary school level.
- Consult with school personnel, parents, and other community members to promote understanding of student development, individual behavior, the student environment, and human relationships.
- Collaboratively provide professional expertise to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students.
- Adhere to legal standards including school board policies.
- Adhere to state, district, and campus standards, regulations, and procedures.
- Shows commitment to current professional standards of competence and practice.
- Promote and follow ethical standards for school counselors.
- Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
- Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed
Three (3) years teaching experience
This position works 195 days
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