District Office - Secondary Counseling District Program Facilitator SY2526 (26175)

A position has been declared open in Weber School District in the Student Services Department for a Secondary Counseling District Program Facilitator. This a full-time position of 182 days per year, with 21 additional contract days, plus a 9% stipend and $3000 extra responsibility pay (click here to see the base salary schedule). This position starts the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, on August 13, 2025.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

A current resume and a letter of intent (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills and experience meet the job responsibilities must be in the uploads/attachment section of the application.

Under the direction of the Student Services Director, Secondary Counseling District Program Facilitator is a member of the Student Services and Student Advocacy team. This position is directly involved with support for all students and will be assigned specific schools at a secondary level (grades 7-12). The position requires assisting school teams with programming, training and implementation of support for students. Job responsibilities include:

School-Level Responsibilities:

• Work with counselors, faculties and administrator supporting students 
• Advocate on the student’s behalf
• Implement and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies within an MTSS structure
• Assist in collecting data and recording information about the student for the purpose of determining effectiveness of an intervention
• Attend student staffing meetings on a regular basis (e.g. Student Success Team)
• Collaborate with school teams and families to assist in writing intervention and support plans 
• Support secondary school counselors in all areas of school counseling and guidance service to students
• Participate in development of annual school data projects
• Conduct internal counseling program reviews
• Support school teams in the development of 504s
• Coordinate and assist with enrollment of youth-in-care students and students returning to school from treatment programs or facilities
• Coordinate and assist in the development of reintegration plans
• Participate in school-level professional learning communities
• Work cooperatively with all members of a student support team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, paraeducators, general education teachers, and parents
• Effectively manage time to address the needs of schools through being a visible presence and accessible resource 
• Build strong professional relationships with parents/guardians, teachers, paraeducators, and school administrators
• Solution-oriented in meeting the needs of students in the best way possible
• Participate in a direct service or consultative role in crisis situations and crisis intervention

District-Level Responsibilities:

• Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assist with program development and in-service training related to implementation of a secondary school guidance program
• Assist with the development of the secondary school counseling grant
• Problem solve referrals and implement due process procedures for student discipline referrals, including Manifestation Determinations as necessary 
• Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise
• Work as a team member with other student service team members to problem solve in creating positive outcomes and learning for students
• Participate in cross-departmental training and collaboration
• Network with various social service agencies, such as Juvenile Justice, DCFS, Health Dept. and Human Services, etc..
• Have a general understanding of Section 504, IDEA, FERPA, GRAMA, McKinney-Vento, Residency, Guardianship and District policies.
• Maintain necessary records of assessment, attendance, and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents, students, and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
• Attend required department, district and state meetings and events

Skills and Attributes:

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, educational professionals and families
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
• Listen to others ideas, consider differing opinions and maintain respectful interactions in the best interest of positive learning outcomes for students
• Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., Google, Nearpod, Canva, etc)
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
• Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws
• Understand and follow both oral and written directions
• Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs
• Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Drive to school sites in districts
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Please note: The list of essential functions and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or adjusted to fit the requirements of the job.to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/responsibility.

Job Qualifications and Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Hold a current Utah Educator License: School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker (of the three, please include which one in your resume, please).
• Experience in an educational setting supporting students for a minimum of 3 years preferred
• Experience as a School Counselor in a secondary setting preferred
• Valid driver’s license, operational vehicle and auto insurance