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Position Information
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Qualifications
Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate or eligibility for Texas school counselor certification.
Completion of an approved school counselor preparation program and required certification examination.
Strong knowledge of elementary student development, counseling practices, and student support services.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community agencies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate student records.
Commitment to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and personal development of elementary students.
Successful completion of all required background checks and district employment requirements.
Years Of Experience
  1. Total Professional Years of Service
  2. Total Professional Years of Service in District
  3. Total Non-Professional Years of Service
  4. Total Non-Professional Years of Service in District
  5. TX TRS Member Years
Conditions of Employment
  1. Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check?
  2. Are you eligible to work in the United States?
  3. Upon employment, can you provide an official copy of your transcript and certifications?
Skills Questionnaire
  1. Rate your ability to work in a Windows based software program
General Questions
  1. When are you available for employment?
  2. Please indicate your grade preference:
  3. Please indicate subject areas you are qualified to teach:
  4. Are you aware of any reasons you would not be able to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying? If yes, please explain.
  5. Do you have a relative who is employed by Westwood ISD or is a member of the Westwood ISD School Board? If yes, please list the name and position held.
  6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, theft, rape, murder, swindling, and indecency with a minor)? (Conviction of a felony is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature, date, and relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.) If yes, please explain.
  7. What is your philosophy of education?
  8. What is your classroom management style?
  9. Are you retired from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)? If yes, date of retirement.
  10. Have you ever:
  11. Do you belong to any professional organizations? If yes, please list them.
  12. Please list your Student Teaching experience listing the school district, subjects/grades taught, supervising teacher, and dates of student teaching.
  13. Please list any extracurricular activities you are willing to coach or sponsor.
Benefits
Health Insurance/Leave determined by position.
Attachments
Cover Letter*
Resume'
Transcript 1
Transcript 2
Certification 1
References
PROFESSIONAL: 3 of 9 external references required.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW: The Westwood ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, handicap, health or religion in the educational programs and activities, (including admission and employment) that it operates with intent to comply with Title IX of the 1972 Education amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any inquiry concerning application of these regulations may be directed to the Administrator who has been appointed to coordinate the district's efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX.