Coordinator-Academic Guidance and Counseling

Days per Year: 226Min: $81,722Mid: $98,459JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Coordinator-Academic Guidance and CounselingREPORTS TO: Director of Academic Guidance and CounselingWAGE: ExemptPay Grade: AI 3PRIMARY PURPOSE:The Academic Guidance and Counseling Coordinator provides district-level leadership and coordination in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, data-driven academic guidance and counseling program for all schools. This role ensures alignment of counseling practices with district academic priorities, graduation requirements, college and career readiness initiatives, and equitable student outcomes.The Academic Guidance and Counseling Coordinator acts with integrity, supports organizational goals, demonstrates the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate others, and is committed to championing the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success of all students while supporting counselors, registrars, and campus leadership across the district.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or a related fieldA valid Texas School Counselor certificateThree years of school counseling experiencePreferred:Able to speak English and Spanish fluentlyFive years of school counseling experienceTwo years of experience as a lead school counselor at a public, private or charter schoolHigh school counseling experienceTwo years of teaching experience in a public, private or charter schoolSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:Strong knowledge of graduation requirements, endorsements, pathways and post-secondary readiness indicators.Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skillsEffective interpersonal, counseling practices, written and verbal communication, and technical skills.Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, students, parents, administrators and community partnersStrong organizational, problem-solving and time-management skillsMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Collaborate with the Director of Academic Guidance and Counseling in the development, implementation and evaluation of district counseling initiativesServe in an advisory capacity to counselors, principals, registrars, and teachers on academic guidance and counseling practicesResearch, recommend and support implementation of evidence-based academic guidance and counseling programs and resourcesProvide leadership to strengthen and align campus counseling programs with district academic goals and accountability measuresPromote and apply equitable and ethical policies, procedures, and practices that positively impact student access, achievement, and outcomesCollaborate with high school counselors and registrars to evaluate in-state, out-of-state, private school, virtual school, and homeschool transcriptsServe as a primary point of contact for secondary counselors and registrars to resolve complex transcript, graduation, and policy-related issuesCollaborate with the Curriculum Dept in the development, maintenance and communication of the Education Planning Guide for middle school and high schoolEffectively communicate district policies, procedures, and guidance related to academic planning and counseling servicesEncourage and support innovative academic guidance practices that address identified student and campus needsMonitor and ensure systems are in place for counselors to maintain accurate academic records and monitor student progress toward graduationCoordinate and support mentoring programs for new counselors, including mentor training and ongoing supportsSupport counselor professional growth through staff development, meetings, professional learning communities to enhance their job-related knowledge and skillsSecure consultants, specialists, and appropriate community resources for counseling staff and other stakeholders in order to impact student successCollaborate with the Post Secondary Success Coordinator to coordinate, monitor and support academic planning, CCMR and post-secondary planning for student successMonitor and support systemic transition programs (5th-6th grade and 8th-9th grade) to ensure continuity of academic planningCollaborate with CTE counselors to support endorsement selection and alignment with student academic and career goalsProvide guidance and support to counselors on implementation of current graduation plans and academic pathwaysDemonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate responsive academic guidance supportsAdvocate for the role and impact of Professional School Counselors in advancing student achievement and readinessEngage in continuous professional learning and leadership development through professional organizationsConduct all duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible mannerPerform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Guidance and CounselingWORKING CONDITIONS:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling throughout the district. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.