Position:Coordinator of Elementary Counseling (PreK-5)

Department: Gator Wellness Center

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Mental Health and Elementary Counseling

Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual AP6

Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual 221

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Serve as a strategic leader and advocate for the districts comprehensive school counseling program in grades PreK-5
• Designed for a proactive visionary educator who balances administrative oversight and dedication to supporting campus counselors students and families
• Serve as a leader role model and guide
• Elevate the standard of care across all elementary campuses by teaching and supporting others by overseeing that best practices are in place ensuring continuity and overseeing the Elementary Counselors (PreK-5)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Masters degree in school counseling
• Valid Texas Counseling Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of3 years of successful elementary school counseling experience with demonstrated leadership in crisis management

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• A deep desire to serve those who serve students
• Advanced knowledge of child development andthe Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and command a room during a crisis or training session
• Strong communication interpersonal consultation and counseling skills
• Knowledge of relevant laws regulations and best practices related to student well-being and education
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic school environment
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in using technology for documentation communication and presentation purposes

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as the primary facilitator/coach for elementary counselors providing professional development and guidance on implementing the comprehensive counseling model
• Demonstrate exemplary counseling ethics cultural competence and communication skills in all interactions with staff and stakeholders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the elementary comprehensive school counseling program to ensure alignment with state and national standards& make program recommendations to the Director

Crisis Response & Direct Support

• Assist during situations to manage grief suicidal ideation violence ideation threat assessments and trauma experience situations.
• Act as the interim elementary campus counselor when a campus counselor is out for extended periods
• Actively be a member of the districts School Behavioral Threat Assessment Team.
• Serve as a member of the DISD Crisis Response Team

Counseling Practicum/DISD Counselor Development & Leadership Program

• Manage the recruitment approval process placement and supervision of graduate-level counseling interns
• Provide structured group and individual supervision for interns ensuring they meet university requirements
• Provide those seeking school counseling degrees with professional development to help guide them on their journey to becoming a certified school counselor

Strategic Support

• Provide support for campus counselors and administrators in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program
• Support quality implementation of lesson plans small-group curricula and mental health resources for district-wide use
• Utilize data to support analyze and audit campus counseling programs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Elementary Counselors implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment:

• Standard office and instructional equipment; adaptive equipment as needed

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking standing kneeling stooping lifting light to heavy objects (up to 45 lbs)

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work; possible exposure to weather noise and biological hazards

Mental Demands:

• High emotional resilience; ability to manage frequent interruptions and sensitive situations
• Occasional irregular hours and district-wide travel

Professional Dress:

• Dress must be clean neat and appropriate for the role. No visible body piercings other than earrings.

EVALUATION:

• Performance will be evaluated annually through self-evaluation principal review and the T-PESS system as applicable

Required Experience:

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