What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Dallas Independent School District?
Description
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 student's 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
Assist with monitoring PEIMS data collection to ensure appropriate data submission to the Texas Education Agency.
Assist school counselors to develop, implement and documents classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels PK through 12th related to academic, personal and social / emotional issues, e.g. character education, and teen dating violence, etc.
Plan, coordinate, and document review of programs, initiatives, and goals of Counseling and Advising as requested by Director, Counseling and Advising.
Communication and Community Relations
Serve as a District representative to a variety of District and community committees
Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits
Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Develop, promote, and support a District-wide culture focused on District student learning goals, with an emphasis on trust, respect and responsibility for students, parents, teachers and staff.
Provide quality customer service and professional behavior when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
Maintain on-going communication with Principals and Director, Counseling and Advising.
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.
Qualifications
Special Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model; Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs; Career and Technical Education Programs; State of Texas graduation plans; PK-12 guidance and curriculum; credit accrual in high school; community agency resources and referral process; and group and systems processing
Ability to organize, coordinate, present District-wide training; have strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; have computer knowledge in district student management systems; interpret data; and manage budgets and district-wide projects
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse group
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 skill
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 intervention
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parent
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 conclusion
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