Director Guidance And Counseling

Job Title:

Director, Guidance and Counseling

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Guidance and Counseling Pay Grade: Admin Pay 6

Dept. /School: Guidance and Counseling Days: 227

Supervises:

Coordinator of Student Well-Being and Support

Student Assistant Services Counselors

Direct and manage Student Well-Being and Support

Direct and manage Student Assistant Services Counselors

Assist the Executive Director with overseeing the Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program,

• Masters in School Counseling from an accredited college or university
• TEA Professional School Counselor Certification
• Valid Texas Standard Principal or Mid-Management certification (preferred)
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Work Licensure (preferred)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Knowledge of counseling theories, skills and services.
• Knowledge of comprehensive guidance and counseling program
• Knowledge and skills in laws as it relates to the counseling profession
• Knowledge of state graduation requirements
• Knowledge of the state assessment requirements
• Knowledge of academic, social and emotional needs of student
• Knowledge of college and career opportunities for students
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate district function
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, engaging professional development tailored to diverse audiences using various tools and techniques, effectively facilitating discussions and adapting communication styles to enhance engagement, foster collaboration, and promote a well-informed school community.

• Minimum of 5 years successful elementary and/or secondary school counseling experience

• Facilitate and coordinate counseling services which target students' personal, academic, and social growth in the educational setting
• Coordinate the District and State mandated Counseling Program Development and PK—16 impact
• Develop and support a comprehensive counseling program collaborating efforts between the guidance counselors and Student Assistant Services counselors
• Coordinate staff development and training for counselors that addresses the Foundation Graduation Plan with Endorsement, P-16/Career and Technical program impact, and other legislative reforms
• Coordinate staff development and training for professional growth in counseling skills;
• Coordinate and oversee the counseling department's response to crises within the district, ensuring timely support, appropriate interventions, and effective collaboration with staff, students, and external resources.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to counselors in formulating and implementing effective counseling programs and services
• Collaborate with the Director of Post-Secondary Readiness to help provide leadership and technical assistance to College and Career Advisors in developing, implementing, and promoting an effective college readiness program to ensure school counselors have the necessary information to support students' college readiness.
• Provide assistance to counselors in developing and implementing a program of public information which advocates for the student services a counselor provides
• Inform counselors of current policies, ethical standards, updates and pertinent information
• Act as a liaison and advocate for the guidance and counseling program
• Collaborate with the Career and Technical Education department in providing career awareness, dual course offerings and P-16 guidance activities
• Coordinate educational planning at appropriate and critical transitional levels
• Provide supervision and collaborative efforts in the formation and dissemination of educational planning materials for students and parents
• Collaborate with the Director of Post Secondary Readiness to help support district-wide college and career initiatives including college fairs, financial…