Coordinator School Counseling & SEL

Fort Bend ISD - Coordinator School Counseling & SEL

Description/Notes: Job Overview

The Coordinator School Counseling & SEL will provide coordination, leadership, and support in the implementation of the district's comprehensive K-12 Developmental Guidance Program, College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) Plan, and social-emotional learning initiatives.

• Lead and support all school counselors (K-12) in the development, planning, and implementation of a developmental guidance and counseling program. The model includes Defining, Managing, Delivering, and Assessing components of a comprehensive school counseling program
• Conduct professional development for all school counselors
• Work with campus principals and administrators to provide support and to promote the role of the school counselor

• Evaluate and promote continuous improvement of the district’s Developmental Guidance Program
• In collaboration with District Registrar, support the work of Counselors and Registrars in maintaining an accurate system of transcript audits and record maintenance
• Assist campuses with college and career readiness assessments and work with campus counselors to analyze results and communicate with parents and students
• Contribute to the design and implementation of SEL curriculum development and integration

• Support the director in budget management activities
• Collaborate with other departments or stakeholders to develop and monitor systems to increase student enrollment in Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit courses
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in the district to align initiatives, activities and training
• Collaborate with other stakeholders or departments to support mental health initiatives
• Serve as a resource to principals in the implementation of the district’s crisis management plan
• Participate on district task forces and planning groups as appropriate

• Develop the counselor pool by conducting initial screening and interviewing of applicants

• Master's Degree
• Texas School Counselor Certification or Eligible for Texas Certification
• Minimum of 5 years School Counseling experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of the experience at the secondary level preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the implementation of a Developmental Guidance Programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and remain flexible with multiple job demands

This job requires travel within and outside the district. This position may support more than one employee at a time. Duties may require attendance at some evening district functions, including school board meetings and community meetings.

$86,506 - $122,838