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Assistant Director of School Counseling

Employer
Texans Can Academies
Location
Dallas, TX, US
Salary
Competitive
The future of Texas and the world is in our classrooms. At Texans Can Academies, we are recruiting individuals committed to ensuring that all students are career ready. We know the choices facing today's well-qualified professionals and we are thrilled that you are considering Texans Can Academies.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Director of School Counseling to join our Corporate location. If the following opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply.

Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Director works collaboratively under the guidance of the Director of School Counseling to provide leadership and vision in the organization of policy and procedures to effectively deliver a comprehensive and developmental guidance program. The Assistant Director serves as a liaison to all campuses and provides service in three functional areas:
  1. Technology and Web Support
  2. Data Collection and Dissemination
  3. Training Workshops. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training and skill development to include training defined in the district mission for Academic Advising/School Counseling
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid Texas school counselor certificate EC-12


Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Qualifications include strong organizational program development and communication skills, creative thinking/reasoning abilities, demonstrated competency to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, faculty, and staff
  • Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
  • Excellent organizational, communication, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with others
  • Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff


Experience:
  • Five (5) years school counseling experience
  • Three (3) years of high school Lead Counselor experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Program Management and Administration
  • Pull periodic reports with campus data for auditing purposes
  • Provide technology and web support to counselors and academic advisors
  • Coordinate, and facilitate training and skill development to include training defined in the district mission for Academic Advising/School Counseling
  • Advocate for a school environment that acknowledges and respects diversity


Policy, Report, and Law

  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Recommend changes to district policies and develop and update procedures and guidelines related to counseling programs and services
  • Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for school counselors including current professional standards of competence and practice
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents

Other
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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