High School Counselor
Position Type: 12 month contract
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Master's degree in School Counseling from an accredited university.
Certification: Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
Experience: Prior experience as a high school counselor is highly desirable.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Deep understanding of high school graduation requirements, degree plans, and transcript evaluations (e.g., Texas Foundation High School Program, Endorsements).
Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Ascender) for schedule changes, online course requests, and academic tracking.
Strong knowledge of testing coordination (e.g.SAT, ACT, TSIA2).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis-intervention skills.
Ability to interpret student performance data (such as MAPS, Star Ren, and classroom metrics) to drive student intervention strategies.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
Academic & Career Guidance
Review, manage, and audit student degree plans to ensure compliance with graduation requirements.
Conduct individual and group credit checks; advise students on course selection, career pathways, and endorsement tracks.
Assist students with college readiness initiatives, scholarship applications, and financial aid processes (FAFSA/TASFA).
Social-Emotional Support & Counseling
Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling to address student concerns, social-emotional learning needs, and peer relationships.
Implement preventative programs dealing with peer pressure, conflict resolution, mental health wellness, and bullying awareness.
Coordinate crisis-response intervention plans as required, working alongside district and county special services teams.
Professionalism & Communication
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding student records and personal issues.
Stay current with state regulations, Texas Education Agency (TEA) updates, and professional development training.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.