Coordinator School Counseling & SEL at Fort Bend Independent School District

Sugar Land, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

School Counseling, Social-Emotional Learning, Program Coordination, Professional Development, Crisis Management, Transcript Auditing, Budget Management, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Curriculum Development

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Description

Job Overview The Coordinator School Counseling & SEL will provide coordination, leadership, and support in the implementation of the district's comprehensive K-12 Developmental Guidance Program, College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) Plan, and social-emotional learning initiatives. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support Lead and support all school counselors (K-12) in the development, planning, and implementation of a developmental guidance and counseling program. The model includes Defining, Managing, Delivering, and Assessing components of a comprehensive school counseling program Conduct professional development for all school counselors Work with campus principals and administrators to provide support and to promote the role of the school counselor Systems Evaluate and promote continuous improvement of the district’s Developmental Guidance Program In collaboration with District Registrar, support the work of Counselors and Registrars in maintaining an accurate system of transcript audits and record maintenance Assist campuses with college and career readiness assessments and work with campus counselors to analyze results and communicate with parents and students Contribute to the design and implementation of SEL curriculum development and integration Collaboration Support the director in budget management activities Collaborate with other departments or stakeholders to develop and monitor systems to increase student enrollment in Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit courses Collaborate with other stakeholders in the district to align initiatives, activities and training Collaborate with other stakeholders or departments to support mental health initiatives Serve as a resource to principals in the implementation of the district’s crisis management plan Participate on district task forces and planning groups as appropriate Supervisory Responsibilities Develop the counselor pool by conducting initial screening and interviewing of applicants Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Master's Degree Texas School Counselor Certification or Eligible for Texas Certification Minimum of 5 years School Counseling experience required Minimum of 2 years of the experience at the secondary level preferred Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the implementation of a Developmental Guidance Programs Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize and remain flexible with multiple job demands Physical Requirements/Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Additional Information This job requires travel within and outside the district. This position may support more than one employee at a time. Duties may require attendance at some evening district functions, including school board meetings and community meetings.

Responsibilities

Lead and support K-12 school counselors in implementing developmental guidance programs and social-emotional learning initiatives. Coordinate college, career, and military readiness plans while collaborating with district stakeholders to support student mental health and enrollment.