Primary Purpose

Support the mission and strategies of the district and the Department of Counseling and Student Services by providing leadership and expertise in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district’s comprehensive school counseling program as well as supporting the development of the district’s prevention curriculum and instruction.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Master’s degree in Counseling or a similar field from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas public school counselor certification

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred

Valid Texas principal certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge and experience with The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

Knowledge and experience with Texas High School Graduation Requirements

Ability to identify emerging needs involving school counseling

Ability to manage budgets and personnel

Ability to coordinate district functions

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience

Minimum of 3 years counseling experience in public school

Counseling and/or counseling supervisory experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist with the identification and support of the district strategic plan in daily
2. Work collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Student Services to maintain a full staff of professional school counselors in all schools.
3. Support the implementation of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program with campus school counselors, campus principals, and district professional staff for grades PK-12.
4. Support the professional growth of district school counselors by coordinating professional learning opportunities, monthly meetings, and campus visits.
5. Provide training on all mandatory staff development related to counseling and the ongoing needs of students for administrators and campus school counselors.
6. Work with campus principals at their request to implement and develop growth opportunities for counseling to meet the needs of the campus.
7. Work with campus principals, and counselors annually to establish a campus comprehensive school counseling program and determine effective ways to measure the success of the program.
8. Coordinate a mentoring program for all new school counselors and assist mentors and mentees as needed.
9. Conduct yearly needs assessments with district school counselors to determine the professional development needs of the district’s school counselors.
10. Facilitate the ongoing collection and review of data to ensure district and campus counseling goals and student needs are being met.
11. Be open and available as a resource to district administrators, campus principals, and campus school counselors to support the daily counseling needs of students and staff.
12. Work collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Student Services to support the District Critical Incident Response Team and serve as a member of the team for district and campus crisis
13. Coordinate and annually update the CCISD Counseling Playbook
14. Work with campus school counselors to develop, coordinate, and evaluate classroom guidance lessons utilizing the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidance curriculum components including Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Education and Career Readiness.
15. Support and collaborate with district prevention specialist, to support prevention related guidance curriculum
16. Work collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Student Services to coordinate the district-wide College Night, Financial Aid Night, and other district-wide events for students and parents.
17. Stay up to date on the administrative needs to support all aspects of Xello
18. Support the district-wide annual High School Senior Audit by coordinating all necessary documentation and processes.
19. Coordinate registration timelines, procedures, and the educational planning guide for intermediate schools.
20. Support the four-year planning process for all incoming and current high school students by maintaining the course master in Xello
21. Build and/or maintain partnerships among respective community groups and providers in support of the district strategic plan and the mental health needs of students.
22. Coordinate services of District Student Support Consultant
23. Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) is available to meet the needs of all students and families.
24. Model effective counseling practices which include supporting the needs of the whole child.
25. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and
26. Implement effective policy-driven decision-making.
27. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and
28. Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
29. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek
30. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
31. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content
32. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology
33. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall well-being of students.
34. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job
35. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and
36. Meet task completion deadlines established by the
37. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
38. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
39. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
40. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and occasional state-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Term: 230 days

Salary: Admin Program 3