Coordinator, Counseling

Coordinator, Counseling (9967)

Bastrop Independent School District Service Center - Bastrop, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5677601

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Counseling Coordinator

Evaluation Type

Clinical

Department

Curriculum & Instruction

Pay Grade

A6

FLSA

Exempt

Date Revised

April 2026

Supervisor

Director of CCMR

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for the district. To ensure all campuses implement a systematic PK‑12 data‑driven school counseling program for ALL students that will:

• Promote academic excellence
• Foster a safe and caring environment
• Inspire social/emotional growth
• Empower students to graduate college and career ready

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Professional School Counselor certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of counseling procedures, intervention strategies and student appraisal systems
• Knowledge of College, Career, and Military Readiness indicators
• Knowledge of college and career readiness advising practices
• Knowledge of academic programs, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of effective drop out recovery and prevention practices
• Knowledge of community‑based organizations and resources
• Knowledge of district rules and regulations
• Skill in interacting effectively with parents and community partners
• Skill in facilitating campus level teams
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skill in analyzing complex information and data
• Skill in implementing long‑range and immediate plans
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Skill in communicating and collaborating between and among various areas of the district to support healthy students, high student achievement, and customer satisfaction
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities

Experience:

• Five (5) years of counseling experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the secondary level
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in a school setting preferred (ex: P‑TECH/ECHS Counselor, Lead Counselor)

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Consult with school staff, parents, and other community members to increase student effectiveness and promote student success.
• Develop classroom guidance, group guidance and serve as a consultant to counselors.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a balanced, comprehensive developmental guidance program to serve all students.
• Advocate for the school developmental guidance and counseling program and counselors’ ethical and professional standards with school personnel, parents, students, and the community.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

• Advocate for all students and provide professional expertise to help staff, parents, and other community members understand individual behavior and human relationships.
• Assist all students with developing and applying skills for maximum educational, career, personal, and social growth during school years and beyond.
• Intervene with students whose developmental needs, personal concerns, or problems affect their continued educational, career, personal, or social development.
• Make…