WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Schools in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

 

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Position Description

 

Division:                      Operational Support/Region/Unit

Department:                Intake and Records/Unit

Working Title:             Intake Counselor

Payroll Title:                Intake Counselor

Group:                        WSD 10C

Status: Exempt

 

Supervision Received:

 

Under the direction of the principal assigned and in coordination with the Division Director of School Operational Improvement.

 

Supervision Exercised:

 

May supervise activities of the Testing Specialist at the discretion of the principal.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

INSTRUCTIONAL          1.    Determines group placement of Vocational Assessment for all

MANAGEMENT                    incoming offenders.

 

                                           2.    Conducts group orientation for offenders on Windham School District educational programs and services.

 

                                           3.    Reviews Vocational Interest Assessment outcomes with offenders.

 

                                           4.    Directs offenders in the completion of Vocational Interest Inventory.

 

                                           5.    Directs offenders in the completion of vocational education, college education, and employment history forms.

 

                                           6.    Provides program and job recommendations for offenders in accordance with the educational assessment.

 

                                           7.    Begins the development of ITP information for incoming offenders in accordance with the educational assessment.

 

                                           8.    Assists in the placement of students in an educational environment most conducive to their educational needs.

 

                                           9.    Assists in identifying and placing students in appropriate programs.

 

                                         10.    Assists in the coordination of the unit testing program for GED and EA.

 

SCHOOL/                        11.    Supports district-wide goals and objectives for school and

ORGANIZATIONAL             organizational climate.

CLIMATE

                                         12.    Performs duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at the location of work assignment.

 

SCHOOL/                        13.    Develops long and short range plans for educational assessment

ORGANIZATIONAL             based on needs of population served.

IMPROVEMENT

                                         14.    Coordinates with appropriate staff to serve students and provides

                                                  orientation about the school, school programs, and school personnel.

 

ADMINISTRATION     15.    Complies with district policies in the placement of students.

AND FISCAL/

FACILITIES

MANAGEMENT

 

STUDENT                       16.    Determines needs and directs the dissemination of program

MANAGEMENT                    information to students.

 

                                         17.    Assists in student referral to other agencies.

 

                                         18.    Counsels students regarding educational decisions.

 

                                         19.    Identifies and recommends students for placement in appropriate academic, vocational, and/or special programs.

 

                                         20.    Serves as representative of administration, as appropriate, for committees determining student needs and placement.

 

SCHOOL/                        21.    Develops effective working relationships with Windham and

COMMUNITY                        TDCJ unit staff.

RELATIONS

 

PROFESSIONAL           22.    Assists in the preparation and delivery of staff development

GROWTH AND                      training for district personnel.

DEVELOPMENT

23.Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the SBEC Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

 

DISTRICT                      24.    Demonstrates progress in meeting student performance targets of

REGION, OR                          district.

CAMPUS

PERFORMANCE          25.    Demonstrates progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.

 

OTHER                           26.    Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES

 

Educational Requirements:

 

Master's degree and a State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Professional School Counselor Certificate or be eligible for emergency permit.  The emergency permit requirements include:  (1) Valid Texas teacher certificate at the level of assignment, (2) 24 semester hours of graduate-level credit, including 12 semester hours of guidance and counseling, and (3) Three years of classroom teaching experience (PK-12).

 

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

 

Mental Demands:

 

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control.

 

Physical Demands:

 

Ability to perform full duties of position, moderate lifting 15-44 pounds, moderate carrying 15-44 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs/ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, repetitive hand motions, distinguishing colors, travel by car/van, driving car/van.

 

Environmental Demands:

 

Inside/outside, low or intense illumination, slippery/uneven surfaces, temperature extremes, radiant/electrical energy, working alone, working with others, working around machines with moving parts and objects, possible Biological exposure to bacteria, animals, plants, possible Chemical exposure to fumes, vapors, possible irregular hours, noise, possible exposure to microwaves in use.

 

Approved by:

 

 

                                                                                   

Superintendent of Schools

 

                                                                                   

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