Counselor/LeadJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 10/28/2025 CLOSING DATE: 11/03/2025 04:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 051470 LOCATION: Washington Alternative HS - 002 POSITION TITLE: Counselor/Lead
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Implement the District Comprehensive Guidance Plan responding to the unique needs of the individual student.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops a campus-Level Comprehensive Guidance Plan based on identified school needs-includes activities identified in the District's Developmental Guidance Plan.
2. Confers with students, parents, and teachers when needed.
3. Keeps accurate information concerning programs available at the campus and throughout the District (e.g., Credit by Examination, Alternative School, Career and Technology Programs etc. to students.
4. Coordinates school transition activities (Gr. 8 - Post-High School).
5. Coordinates orientation sessions for parents.
6. Provides college day/night, career day/night, and financial aid workshops.
7. Adheres to time lines and procedures.
8. Meets deadlines as established by the District for scheduling and grade reporting.
9. Maintains calendar schedule of school and guidance and counseling activities.
10. Attends required District in-service and staff meetings.
11. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships.
12. Cooperates with and supports faculty and staff.
13. Demonstrates self-control and exhibits overall positive approach.
14. Promotes positive self-image in students.
15. Treats students consistently empathetically.
16. Maintains and improves professional competence through reading, course work, and professional activities.
17. Mentors new campus counselor.
18. Keeps master lists of graduation and "walk" lists, testing results, National Merit and other special lists.
19. Assists counselors in transcription of transcripts to insure consistency.
20. Works with junior high counselors in vertical teaming.
21. Meets regularly with campus counselors.
22. Meets regularly with district Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling and other district lead counselor to stay current on campus, district and state issues.
23. Assists in planning and coordinating the registration process for current and new students.
24. Assists in the coordination of graduation.
25. Assists in the planning and implementation of the District College Night.
26. Sees students and parents when other counselors are unavailable.
27. Attends professional development opportunities.
28. Makes professional development opportunities available to campus counselors.
29. Assists with master schedule issues.
30. Maintains the counseling department budget.
31. Researches counselor, administrator, parent and student questions.
32. Works with "school shoppers".
33. Is available for district crisis needs.
34. Helps to maintain a positive work climate.
35. Makes a yearly evaluation of the Guidance and Counseling program so that positive adjustments can be made.
36. Is a facilitator for counselors by paving and modeling the way for positive outcomes.
37. Steps in whenever necessary to assist students, parents, counselors, faculty or administrators.
38. Maintains and shares information regarding district/state/campus policies, procedures and practices.
39. Other duties as assigned.
40. Regular attendance.
41. Maintains confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful counseling experience
• Leadership activities
• Experience working with students in an educational setting or with school-aged children
• Experience supporting students/school-aged children in crisis situations

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Professional School counselor's certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal career development, and the college and financial aid application processes
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and experience with various testing instruments
• Knowledgeable about secondary academic curriculum

CONTACT INFORMATION:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Determined by campus principalMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
APPLY TO:
To apply for this position, click "login" above. Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE A SCREENING INTERVIEW- 936-709-7846.
SALARY:
Pay Grade AE-3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $83,627
DAYS: 226 START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year