Hondo ISD - High School Counselor

Hondo ISD
Job Details
Region
20
School District/Employer
Hondo ISD
District Category/Employer
Campus,
Position
Counselor,
Assignment Level
Level High School
Job Title
High School Counselor
School
Hondo High School
Campus Description
Hondo High School is a public high school located in Hondo, Texas, serving grades 9 through 12 within the Hondo Independent School District. Established in 1904, it is the sole high school in the district and competes in the UIL Class 3A conference. The school has a student enrollment of approximately 522 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Hondo High School offers Advanced Placement courses and has a graduation rate of 98%. The school's mascot is the Owl, and its colors are navy blue and white. Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and academic clubs. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in college and beyond
Date Posted
5/22/2025
Deadline
2025-06-13
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
Primary Purpose: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. Major Responsibilities and Duties Guidance Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver district’s guidance curriculum effectively and in accordance with students’ developmental needs. Collaborate with teachers who teach guidance-related curriculum. Guide individual students, groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage the student’s own educational and career development including creating and reviewing personal graduation plans and providing information about post-secondary opportunities. Use accepted theories and effective techniques of developmental guidance to counsel individual students, small groups of students, and parents to plan, monitor, and manage a student’s own personal and social development. Provide preventive, remedial, and crisis counseling as needed. Serve as an impartial, non-reporting resource for interpersonal conflicts and discourse involving two or more students, including accusations of bullying. Consultation Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parent, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students. Assessment Interpret standardized test results and assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning. Program Management and Administration Plan, implement, evaluate, and promote continuous improvement of a balanced comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program that includes guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support components. Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned counseling aide(s) and clerical employee(s). Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior Environment: Work inside, may work outside Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university Valid Texas school counselor certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff Experience: Two years creditable experience as a classroom teacher
Salary Range
$64,702 - $93,106
Benefits
www.hondoisd.net
How To Apply
www.hondoisd.net
Contact Information
Name
Robert Knight
Email
rknight@hondoisd.net
Address
P.O. Box 308, 2604 Avenue E
City
Hondo
State
TX
Zip
78861-0308
Phone
(210) 204-0124
Fax
(830) 426-7683
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC20
Position
Counselor
Posted Date
May 22, 2025
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