Counselor / Assistant Principal

Job Description

This job description complies with the 80 percent requirement for delivery of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
 
Primary Purpose
 
Provide leadership and oversight for the campus comprehensive school counseling program while directing assigned areas of instructional programming, student services, and campus operations. Serve as a member of the campus administrative team to promote academic achievement, positive campus culture, student well-being, and equitable access to opportunities for all students. 
Qualifications
 
Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate
Texas Principal Certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
Ability to evaluate instructional effectiveness and implement improvement strategies
Knowledge of campus operations, discipline systems, and student services
Ability to interpret academic, behavioral, attendance, and assessment data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage personnel, budgets, and compliance requirements
Skill in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and manage multiple priorities

Special Knowledge/Skills: 504 Campus Coordinator

Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to the prohibition of discrimination of individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge and awareness of a broad range of student disabilities (physical, speech, hearing, vision, medical, learning, and or emotional).
Knowledge in laws, policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the discipline of 504 eligible students.
Knowledge of research related to Response to Intervention.
Knowledge of scientifically based and developmentally appropriate instruction for children.
Skill in working effectively as a team member to develop and implement accommodation and intervention plans.
Skill in Windows operating system along with district standard software packages such as Google Office (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and eSped.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileges and sensitive information.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with administrators, general education teachers, RTI teams, other school and District staff, parents, agencies, and community members.
Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines.

Major Responsibilities and Duties
 
Comprehensive School Counseling Program (minimum 80%)
Guidance Curriculum

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a structured, developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum.
Deliver classroom lessons, small group sessions, and large group presentations addressing academic planning, post-secondary readiness, personal health and safety, and social-emotional development.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate guidance standards into core content areas.
Ensure equitable access to advanced coursework and post-secondary opportunities for all student populations.

Responsive Services

Serve as a trained crisis responder and coordinate campus crisis response efforts in collaboration with district personnel and local agencies.
Act as an impartial, non-reporting resource for student conflict resolution, including bullying concerns.
participate in behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools teams.
Provide referrals and coordinate with community agencies when appropriate.

Individual Planning

Assist students and families in monitoring academic progress and planning for graduation and post-secondary pathways.
Interpret standardized testing data and assist with personal graduation plans.
Support grade-level transitions and career exploration activities.
Advocate for underserved and special populations to ensure equitable placement and services.

System Support

Conduct annual counseling program audits and develop action plans aligned to campus improvement goals.
Provide training and consultation to staff and parents regarding student development and mental health supports.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Assistant Principal (maximum 20%)
 
Instructional Leadership

Support and reinforce high expectations for instructional strategies and classroom management.
Participate in instructional program evaluation and recommend improvements.
Analyze student performance data to guide instructional decisions and intervention planning.
Promote collegiality, collaboration, and shared decision-making among staff.

Student Management & Campus Culture

Conduct parent, student, and teacher conferences regarding academic and behavioral concerns.
Ensure consistent, equitable enforcement of campus policies.
Oversee student supervision during non-instructional periods.
Monitor attendance trends and coordinate intervention efforts.

School Improvement & Campus Operations

Assist in planning and scheduling daily school activities, including master schedule development and teacher assignments.
Oversee campus operations in the absence of the principal.
Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Assessment

Plan, implement, and promote campus standardized testing program.
Interpret tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment.

Professional Expectations

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.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
 
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipmentPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorEnvironment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sung, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
 
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

03/06/2026