Director II- Secondary Counseling and Student Engagement

DFW Area Application Consortium, Apple Valley

Director II- Secondary Counseling and Student Engagement JobID: 7228

Position Type:
Leading District Professional/ Director
Date Posted:
12/12/2025
Location:
District Service Center
Closing Date:
03/06/2026
District:
Fort Worth ISD

Director II - Secondary Student Engagement
Reports to:Executive Director - Guidance & Counseling
Pay Grade: 308
Duty Days: 239
Salary Range: $109,703 - $132,174
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
Designs and implements a comprehensive secondary Guidance and Counseling program aligned with the District's Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence Supports campuses, Teachers, Principals, and District Service Center staff in implementing a coherent PK-12 strategy to support all learners with a focus on secondary student engagement. Ensures that the Learning and Leading Division practices are designed to close achievement and opportunity gaps throughout the District in order to ensure equity for historically marginalized students. Ensures appropriate support is provided to campuses through department personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Instructional & Program Management

Design and implement a comprehensive counseling program aligned with district goals, addressing academic, career, and social-emotional needs.
Obtain and use evaluative findings to gauge the Counseling Services program effectiveness; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
Coordinates a systematic framework for effective and data-driven advising which promotes both secondary and post-secondary positive student outcomes
Directs secondary counselors in supporting meaningful CCMR attainment, backed by research
supporting relevant and transformative outcomes.
Vertically aligns advising between middle and high school, leading to a seamless transition of student goals and outcomes
Provide leadership and coordination in the development of innovative counseling programs.
Assist campus staff in the delivery of appropriate services for students with counseling needs.
Support the delivery of crisis response services District-wide.
Coordinates instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment, and development of professional learning for all stakeholders.
Coordinates a systemic framework to monitor the quality and implementation of instruction and academic support initiatives; plans, and makes recommendations for adjustments, as needed.
Collaborates across departments/divisions to align research-based and culturally responsive curriculum, practices, strategies, and resources to support the needs of all student populations.
Coaches and mentors staff to build leadership skills and leadership capacity within the Division.
Ensures practices are aligned across departments to ensure coherence across the District and meet the needs of all students.
Leads professional learning regarding Student Engagement across the District along with other Learning and Leading personnel.
Stays abreast of current research and trends in post-secondary preparedness, education, and retention.
Communicates the latest developments in innovative techniques and programs to improve student achievement.
Provides support for the Curriculum and Instruction Division by housing curricular resources and internal documentation for professional learning.
Provides support for the Curriculum and Instruction Division around curriculum and the implementation of curricular initiatives.
Develops and manages equitable budgets based on department priorities and District goals.
Actively promotes the District's vision through curricular adoptions, instructional practices, and use of data to improve outcomes for all students with a focus reducing disproportionate outcomes
Analyzes instructional progress to evaluate progress toward program goals and gathers other significant data relevant to the success of initiatives, grants, or programs when applicable.
Implements effective and efficient assessment systems and data collection processes that provide a record of baseline measures and track longitudinal trends.
Implements enrichment activities for students in collaboration with District personnel and the community.
Observes and provides guidance in the use of appropriate equity tools and protocols. Ensures that culturally relevant opportunities are provided.
Monitors the impact of the Division through evaluating progress toward goals, and gather other significant data relevant to the success of the work.
Monitors goals, shares reports, and assists in developing action plans for achieving goals.

Safety

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 the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

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.

Other Duties as Assigned

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, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, as well as District policies and procedures.
Deep knowledge of HB5, SB179, SB9, SB12, and other relevant counseling legislation
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds and experience in developing and managing district service center or campus budgets.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
Knowledge of CCMR metrics as they relate to overall state accountability and outcomes bonus funding
Knowledge of how CCMR attainment impacts post-secondary outcomes and overall social mobility
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in written and oral communication skills including ability to interact with and influence all levels of district service center and campus staff as well as parents.
Skill in written and oral communications including interacting effectively with all levels of central office and campus staff, as well as public inquiries.
Ability to direct and organize program activities.
Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and District staff.
Ability to work in a team environment, to capitalize on the strengths of team members, and to motivate/guide team members toward the accomplishment of a common goal/vision.
Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, analyze and transform data, and do word processing.
Ability to organize and coordinate work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proactively resolve issues.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
Ability to prepare oral or written communications, such as presentations, reports, memoranda, letters, grant proposals, and other documents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Works in an office setting; may require 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Certification/License:
- Eligible for a Valid Texas Counseling Certification required. Attainment of certification within six months is a condition of continued employment;
Experience:
- Required: 5 years' experience including:
  - 3 years' experience counseling at the secondary level required;
  - 2 years' leadership (non-classroom) at campus or central office level required;

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 2/19/ :28:07 PM CST.

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