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Job description
Counselor Facilitator
To ensure all campuses implement a systematic PK-12 data-driven school counseling program for all students to promote academic excellence, foster a safe and caring environment, inspire social/emotional growth, and empower students to graduate college and career-ready.
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree with at least 48 hours in counseling from an accredited institution
Valid Texas school counselor certificate
Valid Texas Teacher certification, preferred
Administrator certification, preferred
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years or more of counseling experience
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience (may include serving as Lead Counselor, professional development facilitator, or active member in a counseling-related association/council)
Minimum of two (2) years or more of classroom experience, preferred
Various levels of counseling experience, including experience in facilitating social and emotional learning, guidance lessons, individual student planning, responsive services, systems support, parent meetings, school-wide activities, and graduation requirements
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of academic counseling procedures and college and career development
Ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parents
Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with others
Ability to communicate professionally in oral and written form to school counselors and administrators
Ability to evaluate and document effective school counseling programs
Initiative to utilize technology applications, student management systems, Microsoft applications, PowerPoint, Google, etc.
Ability to plan and organize effectively
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to read high school transcripts
Know the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Collaborate with district and campus staff to implement district-wide initiatives, identify effective school counseling programs, and provide support and assist administrators with evaluation and written documentation on assigned campuses.
2. Assist with recruiting, selecting, and orienting new counselors.
3. Supervise the New Counselor Mentoring Program.
4. Plan and conduct professional development for school counselors and district-wide staff.
5. Assist with Administrator Training.
6. Knowledge of reading transcripts for academic record reviews, the Local Graduation Committee (LGC), and the Individual Graduation Committee (IGC).
7. Must know school counseling programs for all levels.
8. Stay apprised of research-based strategies.
9. Create and manage a yearly, weekly, and daily calendar.
10. Demonstrate leadership by actively engaging in district committees.
11. Know the ASCA Model, the Texas Model, and the school counselor evaluation tool (TSCESS).
12. Plan, monitor, and evaluate school counselors on campuses.
13. Visit assigned campuses weekly to support and coach counselors.
14. Meet with school administrators to discuss any counseling issues as needed.
15. Monitor and document all campus visits through designated tools.
16. Advocate for school counselors.
17. Assist school counselors with time management and planning.
18. Comply with federal, state, and district policies.
19. Coordinate district-wide activities that foster all students' social/emotional well-being.
20. Assist with district-wide college-readiness initiatives.
21. Monitor required guidance lessons and small group activities on campuses.
22. Assist in school-wide college/career guidance activities and college/career fairs.
23. Collect and analyze data to drive campus-based and district-wide prevention and intervention.
24. Conduct monthly meetings to disseminate information and discuss best practices.
25. Collaborate and work as a team on all district-wide activities.
26. Follow the ASCA Code of Ethics.
27. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals; transporting training material, including books and large paper tablets
Posture: Ability to sit for prolonged periods; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, continual sitting and reaching, repetitive hand and arm motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel and occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Worksite address
garland, TX, 75049, US
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