Executive Director- Guidance and Counseling na DFW Area Application Consortium

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the development and delivery of the Guidance and Counseling, Restorative and Responsive Services, Student Discipline, Student Wellbeing and Student Engagement programs that incorporate District goals and support student achievement.
• Implements established federal and state law and policy, State Board of Education rule(s), and local Board policy; recommends sound policies and procedures to improve the program and student achievement.
• Provides technical assistance to campus counselors and principals for counseling programs; provides administration of District-wide counseling programs.
• Develops and increases systemic interpersonal interactions between students and adults with a relational approach.  Builds a healthy school climate and addresses student behaviors that foster belonging over exclusion, social engagement over control, and meaningful accountability over punishment.
• Enhances students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic achievement by implementing, administering, training, facilitating, and coordinating Restorative Practices. 
• Actively promotes the District’s equity vision through curricular adoptions, instructional practices, and use of data to improve outcomes for all students with a focus on historically marginalized populations.
• Develops and administers the department budget based on documented needs; ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Obtains and uses evaluative findings to gauge program effectiveness; modifies programs as necessary.
• Ensures that the necessary resources are available to accomplish program goals.
• Provides leadership and coordination in the development of innovative programs.
  • Assists campus staff in the delivery of appropriate counseling services for students.
  • Supports the delivery of crisis response services District-wide.
  • Coordinates the development and delivery of prevention education initiatives District-wide.
  • Develops counseling curriculum materials and brochures for the department and campuses as needed.
  • Promotes student leadership activities District-wide.
  • Develops and maintains effective partnerships with employers in the community to provide program enhancements and learning experiences.
  • Participates in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the District’s goals and objectives related to instructional programs.
  • Ensures that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
  • Actively supports the efforts of others to achieve District goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
  • Serves as District liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notifies parents and students of available services.
  • Demonstrate awareness of District-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
  • Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  • Oversees and ensures full integration of guidance and counseling issues in District initiatives.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of well-being emergency response-action plans and procedures.
  • Develops goals and objectives to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting teens enrolled in the school district or eligible to enroll. Directs the comprehensive case management program for pregnant and parenting students across FWISD.

• Provides support to schools addressing state and local accountability plans.
• Monitors and reviews test data, using findings to initiate intervention for the affected group of students and/or campuses
• Monitors the impact of the Division through evaluating progress toward goals, and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of the work.
• Engages in the in-depth analysis of value added patterns within the District; develops a plan to address recommendations for the division/specific schools.
• Interacts with external service providers to monitor student progress and gauge District progress against state and national districts.
• Designs new programs of study as they benefit students in the District.

• Implements the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Participates in the research of and application for grants or revenue sources for assigned area.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents as required.

• Develops and administers the guidance and counseling budget based on documented needs and ensures that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommends the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
• Develops and administers the assigned budget based on documented needs, and ensures that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Proactively engages publishers and service providers to meet the needs of all students with regard to academic progress.
• Reviews staffing allocations and makes necessary changes to ensure that student needs are met.

• Assesses professional development needs of campus administrators; identifies training needs and participates in developing staff training programs.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the long-range instructional goals of the District.
• Stays abreast of instructional and administration techniques and programs throughout the state and nation, incorporating findings into the local organization where appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work areas and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• Manages, directs, and assigns priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of District and department goals and objectives.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork.  Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of advanced academic programs and requirements.
• Knowledge of standardized testing as it affects post-secondary placement and eligibility
• Knowledge of the state testing program and accountability system.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision. 
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, special education, individuals with disabilities, as well as District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current theory, research, and practices in curriculum, instruction, and leadership development.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds and experience in developing and managing central or campus budgets.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Skill in organizational, public, and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in program management, evaluation, program planning, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Skill in staff development training, technical assistance, consultation and evaluation of school administrative staff, faculty, and students.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of District Service Center, campus staff, and parents.
• Ability to direct multiple programs for the District, providing for innovative programs and modifications to improve the quality of instruction.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, work and training related to the implementation and supervision of innovative programs for the District.
• Ability to prepare oral or written communications, such as presentations, reports, memoranda, letters, grant proposals, curriculum documents, etc.
• Ability to utilize software to create, access, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets, data dashboards, presentations, email, and documents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, community and others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required; some state wide travel may be required.

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer, peripherals, and interactive visual display panels.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Education: 
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Certification/License: 
  • Eligible for a Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred;
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred.
• Experience: 
  • Required: 6 years’ experience required including;
  • 2 years’ supervisory experience as a central administrator or campus principal (Director, Executive Director, etc.).