Frisco Flex Counselor

Frisco Flex Counselor

Director of Innovative Learning

This role supports students in 9th‑12th grade in the Frisco Flex program, a virtual learning initiative offering fully online, hybrid, and a‑la‑carte pathways.

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

Frisco Flex is a virtual learning program for high school students. Families with students in this program can choose from three pathways: fully online, hybrid, and a‑la‑carte.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling preferred
• Valid Texas counseling certification or eligibility for certification

• Knowledge of and skills to manage a comprehensive counseling program as defined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development
• Proficiency in virtual tools and communication (video conferencing, chat, LMS platforms, student information systems, remote student engagement)
• Expertise in online learning pedagogy, including asynchronous and synchronous instruction and virtual student engagement techniques
• Familiarity with Texas post‑secondary admissions and financial aid processes, especially for online learners
• Strong skills in data analysis, identifying trends in student progress/engagement, and designing interventions accordingly
• Ability to maintain a highly professional, clear, and engaging virtual presence when proactively communicating with parents and students
• Awareness of and responsiveness to issues unique to online learners (self‑motivation, isolation, engagement strategies, technology access, balancing virtual coursework with other commitments)
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team setting, manage time and tasks independently, and maintain a positive virtual presence
• Knowledge of District organization and operations

• Minimum of three years of school counseling experience (preferred)
• Experience in a virtual/online school environment strongly preferred

• Lead and manage a comprehensive program that aligns with state requirements, district policy, and campus needs in a virtual and hybrid setting
• Collaborate with Frisco ISD staff, families, and external institutions (including ISDs across Texas and college staff) to ensure smooth student progression and resource alignment
• Collaborate with staff to compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
• Implement a comprehensive and balanced program
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and individual activities, making changes based on findings

• Conduct needs assessments to determine appropriate services for Frisco Flex students
• Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment

• Teach campus comprehensive program curriculum consistent with the District’s guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
• Assist teachers in the teaching of related curriculum requirements of a counseling program

• Counsel individual students and small groups with identified needs and concerns
• Academic advising and scheduling: consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and students to ensure accurate course selection, adherence to graduation requirements, and appropriate post‑secondary pathway readiness
• Communicate student needs and course requests to inform the master schedule and staffing needs
• Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students as needed
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services

• Maintain current knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules pertaining to the Texas Success Initiative, course transferability, and tech prep
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Work a flexible schedule

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.