Cleveland ISD - Lead Counselor

Cleveland ISD
Job Details
Region
4
School District/Employer
Cleveland ISD
District Category/Employer
Campus,
Position
Counselor,
Assignment Level
Level High School
Job Title
Lead Counselor
School
Cleveland High School
Campus Description
https://chs.clevelandisd.org/o/chs
Date Posted
6/19/2025
Deadline
Until Filled
Openings
1
Commitment
Full Time
Description/Notes
PRIMARY FUNCTION Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at the assigned campus. Counsel students to fully develop each student’s academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. 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: 2 years related experience EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plan and conduct structured group lessons to deliver the 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. Coordinate school, home, and community resources and refer students, parents, and others to special programs and services as needed. Work collaboratively to advocate for individual students and specific groups of students. Interpret assessment data to guide students in individual goal setting and planning. 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. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice. Work with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities and encourage participation. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Maintain confidentiality. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and the Superintendent of Schools.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited college or university Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Salary Range
Minimum: $74,477 Mid-Point: $89,166 Maximum: $104,183
Benefits
https://www.clevelandisd.org/o/cisd/page/benefits
How To Apply
https://www.applitrack.com/clevelandisd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2838
Contact Information
Name
Erica McCarter
Email
erica.mccarter@clevelandisd.org
Address
316 E. Dallas Street
City
Cleveland
State
TX
Zip
77327
Phone
(281) 592-8717
Fax
(281) 592-8283
Additional Information
ESC Region
ESC4
Position
Counselor
Posted Date
June 19, 2025