Social Emotional Counselor

Texas City Independent School District

  • Texas City, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description:PRIMARY PURPOSE:Provide school counselor support that focuses on the social emotional needs of students. The social emotional counselor will additionally provide training and support services for parents and staff.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Master’s degree.Valid Texas School Counselor’s certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career developmentKnowledge of social emotional student support servicesExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of use of community servicesExperience:Three years teaching experienceCounseling experience (preferred)Location: Serve two elementary campusesMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Provide group guidance and social skills activities for student related to topics such as self-awareness, bullying prevention, and social awareness.
  • Consult with teachers regarding students’ social/emotional needs.
  • Provide support and consult with parents related to the functioning of the child in the educational program and the home.
  • Facilitate parent information and support groups as needed.
  • Attend departmental, interdepartmental, professional, and community based meetings as requested.
  • Assist in formulation of campus and district goals and objectives addressing the social emotional needs of students.
  • Coordinate referral of students and/or families to community agencies as needed.
  • Participate with consultants in planning in-service for teacher in social emotional aspects of students.
  • Implement the trauma informed training created in partnership with the Texas State Department of Social Work.
  • Provide counseling to individuals and small groups relative to their concerns.
  • Collaborate with other school and district staff to design testing and appraisal programs for students as appropriate.
  • Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required utilizing technology as appropriate.
  • Conduct IBAs and support completion of threat assessments.
  • Conduct professional development for campus staff as needed.
  • Facilitate antibullying program.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local Board policy in the area of guidance and counseling.
  • Present a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
  • Coordinate school-wide programs that recognize positive student behavior.
  • Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at designated site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.
  • Participate in admission, review and dismissal (ARD) meetings and behavioral RtI as needed.
  • Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
  • Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
  • Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
  • Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
  • Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
  • Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
  • Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
  • Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
  • Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of counseling to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
  • Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
  • Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise assigned clerical employee(s) as applicable.WORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands:Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct and counsel; maintain emotional control under stressPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:Drive personal vehicle to make home visits as needed; lifting and carrying moderately up to 30 pounds; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent in-district travel, limited out-of-district travel.Days Employed: 193Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Texas City Independent School District