Counselor - Lead High School

Counselor - Lead High School JobID: 3876 Position Type: Professional/Counselor - Lead High School Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: University High Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Counselor - Lead High School Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contract Reports To: Principal Pay Grade/Days: 103/226 Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: May 2021 Primary Purpose: Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive program of guidance to school assigned, including counseling services. Provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree or current enrollment in a program leading to Master’s degree and full counselor certification or Valid Texas Counselor certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Evidence of leadership skills, especially in the area of diverse populations and at-risk students Ability to collaborate with diverse staff and community members in the delivery of programs and services to at-risk students Working knowledge of state codes, governing guidance and counseling services Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Strong computer skills in working with internet and software programs Strong background in the state HS diploma requirements Experience Two years teaching experience Two years of secondary counseling experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Role 1: Guidance and CurriculumCreate and implement a campus guidance curriculum consistent with WISD’s guidance curriculum; tailored to campus needs. Submits monthly guidance lessons to Executive Director of Student Support. Appropriately schedules presentations of guidance lessons. Presents the guidance units effectively. Consults with staff members regarding guidance material for presentations throughout the campus. Role 2: Individual Planning Advises students in personalized educational and career plans for HS and postsecondary. Is knowledgeable in principles of testing and measurement in regards to standardized testing. Maintains the confidentiality of student assessments and records. Applies campus, district and, state policy in determining student placement and student scheduling. Reviews transcripts annually in conjunction with the Cohort counselor to ensure accuracy based on district schedule. Role 3: Responsive Services Maintains an effective referral system for responding to student’s needs Maintains a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information about students to other professionals as appropriate. Accurately assesses students’ and their families’ needs for referral and makes referrals to appropriate agencies and services Participates actively in the process for referral of students to school/district special services and/or programs Responds to students individually as needed. Appropriately and effectively provides group counseling as needed. Consults with parents, teachers, counselors, administrators and, other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. Work closely, acting as a liaison, with all stakeholders to identify, track, prevent, recover, or discourage potential dropouts, students who are at risk of failing, or students wishing to maintain and/or accelerate their education toward continuation and/or completion. Role 4: System Support In collaboration with Associate Principal, plans and supports summer school program. Assists with coordination of TSI, AP, credit by exam, and administering college placement exams. Pursues continuous professional growth and development for the counseling team. Maintains professional records. Participates in and/or provides programming for enhancing the school climate. Role 5: Professionalism Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding and respect result in healthy relationships. Adheres to the ethical standards of the Texas and American School Counselor Association. Actively participates in appropriate in-s…