Texans Can! Academies-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Dallas, TX

The Assistant Director of Counseling and CTE/CCMR supports district and campus initiatives focused on student success, academic advising, and college, career, and military readiness. This role is designed as a growth-oriented leadership opportunity for an experienced campus counselor or program coordinator who has demonstrated excellence in student support, data-informed decision-making, and cross-department collaboration. The position provides mentorship and practical leadership experience in managing counseling programs, coordinating CTE/CCMR initiatives, and building partnerships with higher education and workforce organizations. Ideal Candidate Profile A current campus counselor, CTE coordinator, or program lead ready to expand into district or campus-level leadership. A coachable, collaborative professional who thrives on learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated success in student counseling, postsecondary planning, and/or coordination of CTE or career readiness programs. Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills, with the ability to align campus goals to district priorities. Committed to equity, access, and student-centered decision-making.

  • Support the coordination and implementation of district-wide counseling, CTE, and CCMR initiatives.
  • Assist in analyzing student data to track CCMR outcomes, graduation pathways, and industry certifications.
  • Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and administrators to ensure alignment of academic advising, endorsements, and postsecondary goals.
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships with colleges, military branches, and workforce or industry organizations.
  • Support professional development for campus counseling and CTE staff.
  • Participate in strategic planning, program evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Serve as a liaison between the counseling and CTE departments to ensure consistent communication and unified goals.
  • To perform other duties as requested.
  • Strong background in academic, career, and social-emotional counseling.
  • Familiarity with CTE programs, career clusters, endorsements, and state or district CCMR accountability standards.
  • Experience with student advising, course planning, and postsecondary transition support.
  • Ability to use data and technology (e.g., student information systems, Naviance, SchooLinks) to guide program decisions.
  • Effective written and verbal communicator capable of presenting information to staff, families, and community partners.
  • Growth mindset with willingness to learn from coaching and leadership mentoring.
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Education Administration, Career Education, or a related field.
  • Valid School Counselor Certification.
  • Three or more years of counseling, coordination, or program leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Collaborating with local workforce boards, chambers of commerce, or industry partners to expand student opportunities. Coordinating dual credit, certification, or work-based learning programs. Serving on college advisory committees or career readiness councils. Developing and hosting career fairs, mock interviews, or community partnerships to enhance CCMR outcomes.
  • Direct mentorship and coaching from district leadership.
  • Exposure to program management, data analysis, and strategic planning.
  • Opportunities to contribute to district-level decision-making and workforce development partnerships.
  • A pathway to future administrative or director-level roles in counseling, student services, or career readiness.
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