Academic Counselor, Grades K-5
July 24
Description
• Provide elementary (K-5) students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in college, career, and military readiness • Help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth • Support our 'education with destination' model that enables students to understand their unique qualities, map their skills and interests to high wage / high demand careers, and develop competencies to function successfully in society.
Requirements
• Hold and maintain a valid current certification as a guidance counselor • A demonstrated understanding of state test procedures and prior testing experience • Prior experience or formal training in working with 'at-risk' students preferred • Demonstrated aptitude to perform the tasks expected of a school-based counselor • A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with a variety of constituencies including parents, students, and staff • Attend ARD meetings as needed • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to coordinate school support operations • Conduct progress checks on student grades • Return daily emails (to parents/students) • Guide students'/parents' questions about benchmarks, TSIA2, TELPAS, and STAAR State testing • Promote a positive, caring climate • Attend all meetings as required • Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds • Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making, especially in difficult circumstances • Proctor in-person state test sites as needed • Other duties as assigned.
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