• Job Description

  Req#: 7394
  Position Type:
  '); 'Certified Professional/ High
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/20/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Guthrie Center
  
  
  Master's degree in guidance counseling.
  Valid Texas counseling certificate or counseling certificate from out-of-state appropriate for position.
  Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
  Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
  Ability to instruct students and promote SBISD’s Core Characteristics.
  Knowledge of Foundation High School Program graduation requirements.
  Knowledge of CTE Programs of Study, Endorsements and other CTE options.
  Strong technology skills and use of current software.
  Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  Three years of successful teaching experience, CTE preferred, high school preferred.
  Three years of successful counseling experience.
  Review student transcripts and provide guidance on CTE Programs of Study completion
  Deliver classroom presentations that include career options and interest surveys, and provide individual feedback as needed.
  Promote career awareness and career planning guidance to student and parent groups.
  Understand and interpret labor market information for Houston and Texas job markets.
  Develop marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital content to promote CTE programs and their benefit.
  Present CTE guidance tailored to Guthrie student needs.
  Work with individuals and groups of students to develop career awareness and a plan for goals beyond graduation.
  Participate in district career fairs, business partnership meetings, and community outreach events.
  Act as a liaison between CTE students and all campus counselors.
  Conduct campus tours and provide information to guests during open house events.
  Coordinate recruiting opportunities for Guthrie programs on the secondary campuses.
  Provide responsive services to support individual students and small groups.
  Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
  Monitor and disseminate information to high school counselors regarding the availability of seats in classes once course selection is complete.
  Develop and maintain positive working relationships with campus, district and community members.
  Use an effective referral process to assist students and others with counseling resources and support services.
  Collect and review student applications for dual enrollment and dual credit courses.
  Upload student application documents to Smart Sheets for tracking and processing.
  Monitor and communicate key academic deadlines, including grading timelines and college procedures for course adds and drops.
  Collaborate with high school counselors to complete the enrollment process and address any student concerns or issues.
  Support students throughout the dual enrollment process, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
  Track student progress and ensure compliance with dual credit program policies and procedures.
  Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
  Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  Disseminate and promote dual credit information and opportunities.
  Provide career development sessions at campus and district levels centered around CTE.
  Remain current with technology and systems used to assess career interests and present to students and others.
  Participate in campus and district CTE meetings and staff development activities that pertain to CTE teachers and staff.
  Stay updated and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  Compile, maintain and file physical and digital reports, records and required documents.
  Perform other duties as assigned.
  Maintain emotional control under stress.
  Work with frequent interruptions.
  This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
  Pro-longed work hours occasionally.
  Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment.
  Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Counselor - Guthrie Center - CTE Focused
  Job Title:	Counselor - Guthrie Center - CTE Focused
  Reports To:	Building Principal
  Classification:	Professional
  Wage/Hour Status:	Exempt
  Days:	207
  Salary:	See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 105
  Contract:	Probationary/Term
  Date Revised:	5/13/2025
  Primary Purpose:	Work with school faculty, staff, students, parents and community to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive guidance and counseling program centered around Career and Technical Education. Counsel students about career options and how to maximize their success by developing their academic, personal and social abilities. Understand dynamics required for working with at-risk and special population students and implement strategies to ensure success.
  Qualifications/Skills:	Education/Certification: Master's degree in guidance counseling. Valid Texas counseling certificate or counseling certificate from out-of-state appropriate for position. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Ability to instruct students and promote SBISD’s Core Characteristics. Knowledge of Foundation High School Program graduation requirements. Knowledge of CTE Programs of Study, Endorsements and other CTE options. Strong technology skills and use of current software. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience: Three years of successful teaching experience, CTE preferred, high school preferred. Three years of successful counseling experience.
  Major Duties and Responsibilities:	Guidance : Review student transcripts and provide guidance on CTE Programs of Study completion Deliver classroom presentations that include career options and interest surveys, and provide individual feedback as needed. Promote career awareness and career planning guidance to student and parent groups. Understand and interpret labor market information for Houston and Texas job markets. Develop marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital content to promote CTE programs and their benefit. Present CTE guidance tailored to Guthrie student needs. Work with individuals and groups of students to develop career awareness and a plan for goals beyond graduation. Participate in district career fairs, business partnership meetings, and community outreach events. Act as a liaison between CTE students and all campus counselors. Conduct campus tours and provide information to guests during open house events. Coordinate recruiting opportunities for Guthrie programs on the secondary campuses. Counseling: Provide responsive services to support individual students and small groups. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant people to enhance their work with students. Monitor and disseminate information to high school counselors regarding the availability of seats in classes once course selection is complete. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with campus, district and community members. Use an effective referral process to assist students and others with counseling resources and support services. Dual Credit Counseling Supports: Collect and review student applications for dual enrollment and dual credit courses. Upload student application documents to Smart Sheets for tracking and processing. Monitor and communicate key academic deadlines, including grading timelines and college procedures for course adds and drops. Collaborate with high school counselors to complete the enrollment process and address any student concerns or issues. Support students throughout the dual enrollment process, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to succeed. Track student progress and ensure compliance with dual credit program policies and procedures. Communication: Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Disseminate and promote dual credit information and opportunities. Provide career development sessions at campus and district levels centered around CTE. Professional Growth and Development: Remain current with technology and systems used to assess career interests and present to students and others. Participate in campus and district CTE meetings and staff development activities that pertain to CTE teachers and staff. Stay updated and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Compile, maintain and file physical and digital reports, records and required documents. Other: Perform other duties as assigned.
  Supervisory Responsibilities:	None
  Equipment Used:	Computer, various presentation technologies, copy machine, and audio visual equipment.
  Working Conditions:	Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public. Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Pro-longed work hours occasionally. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment.
  Application Procedure:	Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
  Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
  
  
  

• About the company

  Spring Branch Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Hedwig Village, Texas, United States in Greater Houston.

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