Assistant Director of Counseling & CTE​/CCMR

Assistant Director of Counseling & CTE/CCMR

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The Assistant Director of Counseling and CTE/CCMR supports district and campus initiatives focused on student success, academic advising, and college, career, and military readiness. This role is designed as a growth‑oriented leadership opportunity for an experienced campus counselor or program coordinator who has demonstrated excellence in student support, data‑informed decision‑making, and cross‑department collaboration. The position provides mentorship and practical leadership experience in managing counseling programs, coordinating CTE/CCMR initiatives, and building partnerships with higher education and workforce organizations.

• A current campus counselor, CTE coordinator, or program lead ready to expand into district or campus‑level leadership.
• A coachable, collaborative professional who thrives on learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in student counseling, postsecondary planning, and/or coordination of CTE or career readiness programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills, with the ability to align campus goals to district priorities.
• Committed to equity, access, and student‑centered decision‑making.

• Support the coordination and implementation of district‑wide counseling, CTE, and CCMR initiatives.
• Assist in analyzing student data to track CCMR outcomes, graduation pathways, and industry certifications.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators to ensure alignment of academic advising, endorsements, and postsecondary goals.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with colleges, military branches, and workforce or industry organizations.
• Support professional development for campus counseling and CTE staff.
• Participate in strategic planning, program evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Serve as a liaison between the counseling and CTE departments to ensure consistent communication and unified goals.

• Strong background in academic, career, and social‑emotional counseling.
• Familiarity with CTE programs, career clusters, endorsements, and state or district CCMR accountability standards.
• Experience with student advising, course planning, and postsecondary transition support.
• Ability to use data and technology (e.g., student information systems, Naviance, Schoo Links) to guide program decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communicator capable of presenting information to staff, families, and community partners.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn from coaching and leadership mentoring.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education Administration, Career Education, or a related field.
• Valid School Counselor Certification.
• Three or more years of counseling, coordination, or program leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
• Collaborating with local workforce boards, chambers of commerce, or industry partners to expand student opportunities.
• Coordinating dual credit, certification, or work‑based learning programs.
• Serving on college advisory committees or career readiness councils.
• Developing and hosting career fairs, mock interviews, or community partnerships to enhance CCMR outcomes.

• Direct mentorship and coaching from district leadership.
• Exposure to program management, data analysis, and strategic planning.
• Opportunities to contribute to district‑level decision‑making and workforce development partnerships.
• A pathway to future administrative or director‑level roles in counseling, student services, or career readiness.

All equipment required to perform job duties and tasks previously described.

Periods of frequent and prolonged travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The job requires bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching overhead, twisting, and sitting on the floor. Work may occur in both indoor and…