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    Counselor - Special Education - Waco, United States - Waco Independent School District

    Waco Independent School District
    Waco Independent School District Waco, United States

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    Description
    Position Type:
    Professional/Counselor - Special Education

    Date Posted:
    12/20/2023

    Location:
    Special Education Office
    Job Title: Counselor - Special Education
    Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will
    Reports To: Director of Special Education
    Pay Grade/Days: 103/190
    Dept. /School: Special Education
    Date Revised: September 2023

    Primary Purpose:
    Plan and provide counseling services to special education students who demonstrate an educational need. Evaluate students and provide therapeutic interventions to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with a student's ability to derive benefit from the educational program.

    Qualifications:
    Education/Certification:
    Master's degree from an accredited college or university
    Two years of successful teaching experience (special education preferred)
    Valid Texas Counseling Licensure or Valid Texas Education Agency Counseling certificate
    (preferred) or Enrolled in an accredited university counseling program (internship year) or Valid
    Social Work certification
    Special Education Experience (Preferred)

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

    Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
    Knowledge of federal and state special education law
    Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students
    Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
    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
    Ability to implement policy and procedures
    Ability to interpret data
    Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
    Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

    Preparation and Planning
    1. Maintain appropriate, data driven professional records
    2. Use time effectively and perform required department responsibilities on time
    3. Submit lists, forms and data requested by Special Education office when due
    Standards for Behavior/Professional Conduct
    1. Follow ethical guidelines of licensing entity when providing counseling services to a variety of students in different environments
    2. Follow the policies and procedures outlined by TEA for the provision of Special Education counseling services
    3. Protect the student's right of confidentiality
    Comprehensive Evaluation Process
    1. Conduct counseling evaluations in a thorough and timely manner, accessing relevant sources of information and providing for optimal student performance
    2. Conduct observations of students in support of teachers and school administration
    3. Assist in the creation of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
    4. Prepare thorough evaluation reports
    5. Orally communicate results of evaluation to ARD/IEP Committee members in an effective manner, including provision of suggestions for students who do not qualify for counseling as a related service
    Consultation with Professionals
    1. Consult other professionals prior to ARD/IEP meeting concerning the student's goals and objectives, and amount and method of delivery of services, including outside agencies when necessary
    2. Make recommendations concerning intervention strategies to enhance student success in the school setting
    3. Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and school staff concerning academic/emotional/behavioral needs of students
    Working Conditions:
    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Administrative office environment, high pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines and people intensive. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

    Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

    Non Discrimination Statement

    The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

    For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
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