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 school assigned. Counsel SPED students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in guidance counseling
• Valid Texas counseling certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Knowledge of Master Scheduling in public schools
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience: Three years proven and successful teaching experience at the Secondary level preferred

SALARY / WORK DAYS: Teacher Pay Scale, $3,000 Counselor Stipend / 215-day contract annually