Anticipated Counselor (Grades EC-5)

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Primary Purpose : Provide leadership and coordinate the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program and support students in their psychological academic and social development.

BASIC FUNCTIONS :

Student & School-Wide Support

• Promote District initiatives and a growth mindset when working with staff parents community and students.
• Assist with planning and implementation of transitioning plans from elementary to middle middle to high and high school to a post-secondary institution.
• Serve as the communication liaison between the Counseling Services department for the campus leadership team meetings and other campus meetings
• Serve as the designated liaison for inter-district communications
• Facilitate School wide Counseling Initiatives and Activities
• Review records and communicate findings for summer school policies and protocols
• Submit reports as requested by Counseling Services throughout the year
• Coordinate all mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level
• Create and facilitate campus needs assessments to assess the effectiveness of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program
• Present and deliver pertinent information during Parent Teacher Student Association Meetings
• Arrange Vertical team meetings with all counselors within the Feeder Pattern
• Coordinate Guidance Advisory Committee Meetings with identified stakeholders
• Create Counseling departmental calendar that aligns with the district counseling services departmental calendar
• Organize and facilitate weekly campus counseling team meetings
• Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates
• Become primary point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to receiving and disseminating information.
• Assist in monitoring and review of students academic record to identification of course selection for correct placement in courses and programs etc. related to grade level appropriate state accountability standards to include College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR).

Monitor Programs

Communication and Community Relations

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he / she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester unless approved by the chief officer Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

Special Knowledge and Skills

Masters degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate; valid Texas teacher certificate

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups

Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees staff members and the general public

Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office

Ability to promote a positive caring climate

Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end

Effective and efficient decision-making skills

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required

Knowledgeable of counseling procedures student appraisal and facilitating student growth

Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies restorative practices and positive behavior interventions

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students staff and parents

Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student classroom and school-wide levels)

Demonstrated ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 12 - 12