Lead School Counselor & Program Coordinator

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD seeks a dedicated Counselor (Grade 7) to lead the school counseling program supporting student academic, social, and emotional development. The role emphasizes district collaboration, data-informed practices, and campus-level professional development.

The candidate will monitor guidance education for PK–12, engage with parents at PTA meetings, and coordinate counseling services with the campus leadership team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Guidance Counseling and a valid Texas counseling certificate.
• Valid Texas teacher certificate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meetings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordinate a comprehensive school counseling program and support students' development.
• Coordinate mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level.
• Serve as liaison for Counseling Services and inter-district communications.
• Monitor PEIMS data collection and document classroom guidance lessons for PK–12.
• Present information at PTA meetings and organize weekly campus counseling team meetings.

Skills

ASCA Model knowledge

District-wide trainings

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master's in Guidance Counseling

Texas counseling certificate

Texas teaching certificate

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Dallas ISD seeks a dedicated Counselor (Grade 7) to lead the school counseling program supporting student academic, social, and emotional development. The role emphasizes district collaboration, data-informed practices, and campus-level professional development.

The candidate will monitor guidance education for PK–12, engage with parents at PTA meetings, and coordinate counseling services with the campus leadership team.