Secondary Counselor Coach

Full Job Description: Secondary Counselor Coach

Salary Grade: Educational Grade 03/ EG-03

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Secondary Counselor Coach supports the development of effective school counselors to maximize student success. The coach works with new and experienced counselors to ensure students receive a high-quality sequence of rigorous coursework that prepares them for success in college and careers. Working across secondary sites in partnership with the Manager of Academic Counseling and the Postsecondary Readiness team, this position supports counselors in providing each student an individualized and equitable academic trajectory, contributing to increased graduation rates, increased college enrollment and completion, and successful workforce entry.

Key Functions

• Coaches and mentors secondary school counselors to strengthen counseling practice
• Supports development of school-site comprehensive counseling programs using the ASCA framework
• Supports counselors in using student data to improve on-track-to-graduate outcomes
• Develops resources and tools that increase counselor effectiveness
• Supports professional learning in partnership with the Manager of Academic Counseling
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field required
  
  

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in effective secondary school counseling or secondary classroom teaching
  
  

Licenses And Certifications

• Must hold a valid Oklahoma school counselor certification at hire and maintain it throughout employment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between district secondary sites
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) framework
• Deep knowledge of Oklahoma graduation requirements, college admission criteria, and workforce development needs
• Familiarity with personalized and competency-based learning
• Familiarity with Naviance, PowerSchool, and College Board systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to design and publish user-friendly resources and tools
• Ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  
  

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.