Fort Bend Independent School District
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COUNSELOR - MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Job# 2051

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist students in deriving maximum benefit from their educational experience by helping them to adapt to the school environment, to make educational, occupational and life plans and to overcome problems that impede learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree (preferably in guidance or counseling)

• Texas Counselor Certification  

• Minimum two years of successful teaching or counseling experience

JOB GOALS:

Provide a sequential grade and/or age appropriate program of academic, career development and/or personal counseling for an assigned group of students; work with teachers and administrators to assist with the placement of students in appropriate courses, programs and grade levels; provide guidance and counseling services in individual and group settings; provide activities to help students understand themselves and their relationships with others, and seek to develop in students increased competency in decision-making and problem solving; assist students in the development of positive and realistic self-concepts; assist with the coordination of testing sessions and the interpretation of standardized tests; interpret data from the cumulative records for students, their parents and others who are professionally concerned; participate actively as a coordinator/member of student services team; orient parents toward resources available to them, both within and outside the school system, and serve as a resource person to parents and staff on the growth and development of children; assist students in the process leading to appropriate post-secondary educational placement; work with employers, vocational staff, community and state agencies to assist in appropriate placement of students in part-time and full-time employment; provide supportive counseling for students with adjustment problems, e.g., families in crisis, families undergoing separation or divorce, single parent families, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 210 days

SALARY RANGE:

• Teacher Pay Grade 7, with Master's Stipend - Salary according to experience and qualifications

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Complete applications must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2008

APPLICATION:

Out-of-District Applicants:

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Online application with copies of transcript(s) and certificate(s)
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)
4. Applications remain active  for one year from date of submittal

FBISD employees::

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Online application  
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)

Ft. Bend Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Send letter of interest and résumé:
FBISD Human Resources
16431 Lexington Blvd.,
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Posted July 3, 2008