School Counseling Administrator
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Job Title:Administrator School Counseling
Location:Teacher Administration Center 3215 Cuming St. Omaha NE 68131
Reports To:School Counseling Supervisor
Work Schedule/FLSA Status:12-month/Exempt
Salary Schedule:Omaha School Administrators Association (OSAA) Level 3 /Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow theapplicable summary document.
Anticipated Start Date: at the earliest August 1 2025
Position Purpose: Assists K-12 Counselors in the development supervision professional development coordination and implementation of the School Counseling program under the direction of the School Counseling Supervisor. Develops innovative approaches to connect school and central office administration with actionable data to target efforts and improve student outcomes. Utilizes data to improve processes and outcomes in relation to college career and life readiness. This individual works to support educational and post-secondary opportunities that will enable all students to achieve their highest potential through work with counselors principals support staff students families and the community.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership advocacy and support to all 180 elementary middle and high school counselors to implement district initiatives as directed by the Superintendent and strategic plan.
- Partner with other divisions (e.g. Social Work Social Emotional Learning Attendance Multi-Tiered System of Supports Career Technical Education Curriculum Instruction and Support Student Information Systems Community Partnerships Research Office of School Improvement Information Management Systems etc.) on various efforts including on-going professional development across the district to support student records and practices.
- Develop and lead regularly scheduled professional development for school counselors and the continuous improvement of the school counseling program.
- Provide support to increase student achievement particularly in academics college and career access milestones including FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion attendance and behavior.
- Ensure integration of School Counseling strategies with the districts strategic plan and priorities.
- Collect and measure outcome data district-wide and assist buildings with data collection and reporting.
- Engage in school counseling program planning and reviews and data access and analysis including the School Counselor Intervention tab in IC and Tableau dashboards.
- Maintain awareness of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and train and support counselors in implementing student privacy rules.
- Manage college and career access platforms for scholarships grants post-secondary educational opportunities military service and career development.
- Support and manage the implementation of technology platforms and software such as Infinite Campus SchooLinks and various data systems.
- Monitor K-12 school counselor skill development and provide differentiated coaching to support effective leadership at the intersection of social emotional behavior attendance and academic issues.
- Provide targeted support to higher need school sites.
- Provide support to school counselors building and district staff parents and community members in the area of responsive services as needed.
- Provide aid in the appraisal process to ensure the school counselor appraisal is aligned with the role of the school counselor.
- Review select evaluate and improve school counseling curriculum and district SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) curriculum to ensure it is meeting the needs of students including leading the RFP (Request For Proposal) process as needed.
- Develop and communicate the scope and sequence of school counseling lessons.
- Assist school counselors in the preparation organization of annual student registration and school selection across all levels.
- Implement evaluate and support ongoing growth with the districts registration and enrollment processes including transcript and credit supports and graduation processes.
- Collaborates with the Student Placement Office and Curriculum & Instruction division to support students moving from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school.
- Collaborate with Curriculum & Instruction division to support equitable practices and accurate records when registering new and transfer students.
- Manage and monitor digital marketing channels (e.g. website social media email text).
- Facilitate counselor expertise with the 504 process using input from Special Education and Legal Counsel.
- Conduct training and consultation on suicide screening.
- Subject matter expert on interpretation of transcripts including those from Rule 18/Interim/Contract Schools.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Masters degree or higher in School Counseling from an accredited college/university.
- A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in the area of administration is requiredbefore the first duty day.
- Secondary school-based experience preferred.
- Successful experience (3-5 years minimum) working in or with an urban education system with a focus on academic social emotional career and behavioral support.
- Classroom teaching or school-based management experience is highly preferred.
- Public speaking experience preferred.
- Exemplary communication skills (verbal and written).
- Exemplary computer skills and understanding of technology platforms such as Infinite Campus SchooLinks and Excel.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations to achieve unified consistent practices.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for academic college/career and social/emotional development.
- Knowledge of the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) model and the ASCA Code of Ethics as well as the ability to access and utilize data to support counselors in their work.
- Operation and use of multimedia materials and office equipment general office procedures and effective public relations skills.
- Skilled multitasker and excellent time manager; ability to effectively achieve multiple goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of the responsibilities of the role of the school counselor and the total school counseling program.
- Knowledge of Omaha Public Schools mission purpose goals and the role of the employee in achieving them.
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment:This position requires the ability to use of technology in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machines. Must always comply with Omaha Public Schools guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Frequent travel between OPS schools and the central office will be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Must be able to respond in emergency situations.
- Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work in an office and the school building environment.
- Exemplary attendance.
Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and outside agencies.
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day-to-day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
- In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Terms of Employment
This position is treated as a full-time exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.
Terms of employment are contingent upon:
- Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
- A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
- Execution and delivery to OPS of an Administrator Contract presented by OPS.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131. )
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
