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High School Counselor
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Position Number: 1680383
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Disability Services

High School Counselor

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary
The High School Counselor advocates and supports all students in their social, emotional, academic, college, and career development. This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, group processing, individual consultation, and classroom guidance in order to facilitate and support a student in reaching their maximum potential. Support and assistance will be provided to students, parents, faculty and the community concerning college readiness, career pathways and scholarship information toward application, enrollment, and placement in postsecondary opportunities. The High School Counselor assists students regarding college and career readiness tools to plan the student schedules each year. Lastly, the High School Counselor is involved in the master schedule for the campus and ensuring students are receiving the courses required to meet graduation requirements for their proposed endorsement.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duty Name
Counselor Duties

Description of Job Duties
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Plan, organize, implement and deliver the counseling program which improves students academic achievement, school attendance and attitudes; develops student self-confidence, healthy interpersonal relationships and life satisfaction;
Provide a school guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for students based on the identified campus needs as found from the campus/student needs assessment;
Implement the individual student planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students, and parents or guardians, through the development of educational and career plans;
Provide system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs;
Deliver classroom guidance activities or serves as a consultant to teachers in conducting lessons based on the schools/districts guidance curriculum;
Provide assistance to student groups, individual students, and parents with information on career endorsements, career programs of study, careers, occupations, colleges, and technical schools;
Support and collaborate career awareness activities for parents, students, and the community, i.e. College and Career Fair;
Direct the activities of the College and Career Readiness Skills/Planning including presentations, assessments, practice tests, research, occupational/education planning, and lessons employ-ability skills and preparation;
Provide statistical information necessary for required reports including the Archdiocese Catholic School Counseling Services Data report;
Provide assistance with adhering to Americans Disability Act, Section 504 and any other special regulations;
Implement motivational concepts to encourage and motivate students;
Uphold ethical and professional standards as set forth by the American School Counseling Association and/or other ethical guidelines as set forth by a professional organization specific to held certifications and/or licensures;
Regularly monitor students academic progress throughout the year;
Collaborate with UIW and campus administration on implementation of college and career programs;
Advise students and their parents/guardians regarding the importance of higher education, coursework designed to prepare students for higher education, and financial aid availability and requirements;
Compile, maintain and submit monthly counseling logs/reports, data summaries, and guidance calendars in order to implement and evaluate program efficiency (Archdiocese Catholic School Counseling Services Data Report);
Maintain verbal and/or written contact with parent/guardian regarding the students academic, social and emotional progress and concerns of staff, student, and parent; makes referrals as appropriate in consultation;
Communicate the availability of scholarship and assistance opportunities to all students;
Develop and present an annual summary of college applications and scholarship application success detailing local, state, foundation, and university awards (Apply Texas website);
Seek out and participate in college and career professional development programs;
Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of personnel rules, regulations, and practices for high school counselors;
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Daily attendance and punctuality at work;
-Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance;
-Knowledge of comprehensive counseling and guidance programs;
-Ability to adjust and modify program implementation to best serve students, evidenced in positive social, emotional and academic growth;
-Knowledge and experience with career assessment tools and college board;
-Knowledge of House Bill 5 Endorsements;
-Ability to clearly articulate and discuss the counseling program to the community;
-Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Required Education
-Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work with courses included that address: theories and methods in counseling, the psychology of adolescence, career information and development, multicultural counseling and vocational, academic and career testing.

Required Work Experience
-Minimum three (3) years of work experience working with student counseling and advising in an academic setting

Preferred Qualifications
-Knowledge of Naviance;
-School Counselor Certification

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
-Valid Texas Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

Work Hours
Monday Friday, 7:45 am -5:00 pm; occasional weekends and evenings required.

Physical Demands

Posting Number: HS249PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: High School Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 11/01/2019
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Principal, SACHS
Salary:
Open Date: 10/18/2019
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/13746

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).