Counselor (Districtwide)
7 days ago
The Dallas Independent School District is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Counselor (Districtwide) to join our team. As a key member of our district-wide counseling team, you will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation and support to school administrators, teachers, staff, students, and parents on student social and emotional needs.
- Conduct needs assessments and evaluations of bullying, violence, and risky behaviors.
- Provide individual and group counseling for at-risk students.
- Refer students who require intense or specialized services to district or outside agencies.
- Support new and returning students.
- Coordinate and assist the campus-based counseling team in facilitating interventions and strategies to remove barriers to student success.
- Develop and deliver guidance lessons to promote life skills, good character, resilience, and higher education goals.
- Oversee and help determine SEL policies, monitor staff needs, and solicit feedback on staff support and coaching.
- Recognize shifting cognitive and emotional needs of students and identify trends before they emerge.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Guidance Counseling and valid Texas counseling certificate.
- A minimum of five years of counseling experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
- Competence with technology required in a professional office.
- Ability to promote a positive, caring climate.
- Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end.
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments.
- Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth.
- Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
- Apply online at the Dallas Independent School District website.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The Dallas Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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