Assistant Director of Counseling & CTE​/CCMR

Assistant Director of Counseling & CTE/CCMR

Texans Can! Academies - Central Administration, 325 W. 12th Street, Dallas TX 75208.

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Job : 5819076

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Assistant Director:
Counseling and CTE/CCMR

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept. /School: Central Office

Pay Grade: AP 4

Reports to: Director of Counseling

Date Revised: Oct. 30, 2025

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.

This position offers:

• 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.

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