A position has been declared open in Weber School District in the Student Services Department for a Secondary Counseling District Program Facilitator. This a fulltime position of 182 days per year with 21 additional contract days plus a 9 stipend and $3000 extra responsibility pay click here to see the base salary schedule).This position starts the upcomingschool year on August 13 2025.
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THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF5 WORKING DAYS.
A current resume and a letter of intent (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills and experience meet the job responsibilities must bein the uploads/attachment section of the application.
Under the direction of the Student Services Director Secondary Counseling District Program Facilitator is a member of the Student Services and Student Advocacy team. This position is directly involved with support for all students and will be assigned specific schools at a secondary level (grades 712. The position requires assisting school teams with programming training and implementation of support for students. Job responsibilities include:
SchoolLevel Responsibilities:
- Work with counselors faculties and administrator supporting students
- Advocate on the students behalf
- Implement and/or supporting effective prevention and intervention strategies within an MTSS structure
- Assist in collecting data and recording information about the student for the purpose of determining effectiveness of an intervention
- Attend student staffing meetings on a regular basis (e.g. Student Success Team)
- Collaborate with school teams and families to assist in writing intervention and support plans
- Support secondary school counselors in all areas of school counseling and guidance service to students
- Participate in development of annual school data projects
- Conduct internal counseling program reviews
- Support school teams in the development of 504s
- Coordinate and assist with enrollment of youthincare students and students returning to school from treatment programs or facilities
- Coordinate and assist in the development of reintegration plans
- Participate in schoollevel professional learning communities
- Work cooperatively with all members of a student support team including administration psychologists health care professionals designated instructional service providers paraeducators general education teachers and parents
- Effectively manage time to address the needs of schools through being a visible presence and accessible resource
- Build strong professional relationships with parents/guardians teachers paraeducators and school administrators
- Solutionoriented in meeting the needs of students in the best way possible
- Participate in a direct service or consultative role in crisis situations and crisis intervention
DistrictLevel Responsibilities:
- Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assist with program development and inservice training related to implementation of a secondary school guidance program
- Assist with the development of the secondary school counseling grant
- Problem solve referrals and implement due process procedures for student discipline referrals including Manifestation Determinations as necessary
- Identify and work collaboratively with coworkers to solve problematic issues as they arise
- Work as a team member with other student service team members to problem solve in creating positive outcomes and learning for students
- Participate in crossdepartmental training and collaboration
- Network with various social service agencies such as Juvenile Justice DCFS Health Dept. and Human Services etc..
- Have a general understanding of Section 504 IDEA FERPA GRAMA McKinneyVento Residency Guardianship and District policies.
- Maintain necessary records of assessment attendance and progress to evaluate student learning and regularly report that information to parents students and supervisor as requested and required by state and federal laws
- Attend required department district and state meetings and events
Skills and Attributes:
- Communicate effectively with coworkers educational professionals and families
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives
- Listen to others ideas consider differing opinions and maintain respectful interactions in the best interest of positive learning outcomes for students
- Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e. Google Nearpod Canva etc)
- Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws
- Process and maintain confidential files as required by state and federal laws
- Understand and follow both oral and written directions
- Work within an established schedule meeting necessary timelines
- Exercise good judgment in emergency situations
- Maintain flexibility such as changes in staff or individual student programs
- Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
- Conforms to district policies including attendance absences and evaluations.
- Drive to school sites in districts
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Please note:The list of essential functions and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or adjusted to fit the requirements of the perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function/responsibility.
Job Qualifications andMinimum Position Qualifications:
- Hold a current Utah Educator License: School Counselor School Psychologist or School Social Worker (of the three please include which one in your resume please).
- Experience in an educational setting supporting students for a minimum of 3 years preferred
- Experience as a School Counselor in a secondary setting preferred
- Valid drivers license operational vehicle and auto insurance
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER