Education Specialist-Counseling and Mental Health

Education Specialist-Counseling and Mental Health

Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in the areas of mental & behavioral health (MBH) and counseling that support the ESC´s core purpose and strategic goals.

• Master's Degree- required
• Texas School Counselor Certification

• Three years of counseling experience.
• Experience with comprehensive counseling services and mental health programming mandates.
• Experience developing and presenting professional development through multiple media modes.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Support LEA's staff in the development of a strong school culture through the use of mental health and community resources.
• Implement effective mental health training, support, and use of resources.
• Facilitate and lead the professional development of the ESC Region 2 Counseling Cooperative.
• Knowledge of the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model and ability to support LEAs in its implementation.
• Ability to integrate academic support strategies within counseling services to promote student achievement and postsecondary readiness.
• Experience in aligning counseling practices with academic and behavior interventions and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

• Assist in appropriate use of fiscal and facility resources to support program goals and activities.
• Assists with effective operation of the center and pursues a common vision for the improvement of the center.
• Develops and participates in innovative practices and programs with the center, LEAs and other agencies.
• Observes ESC-2 policies, procedures, and professional practices.
• Participates in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned.
• Support LEAs in implementing the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model, including guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and system support.
• Collaborate with campus and district staff to integrate academic support into counseling services, ensuring alignment with student achievement goals.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance on academic advising, graduation requirements, and postsecondary planning.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of counseling programs that address academic, career, and social/emotional domains.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Salary:
From 68379.00
Salary:
To 100489.00
Salary Type Annually

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Education and Training

Education Management