Regional Administrative Coordinator, College and Career, School Counseling Services

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Regional Administrative Coordinator within the School Counseling Services, specifically focusing on College and Career. The role involves overseeing professional development for comprehensive counseling programs based on the ASCA National Model and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). The coordinator provides direct support and consultation to region leadership on matters related to counseling, master scheduling, graduation, CTE, and post-secondary planning. Key responsibilities include designing and leading initiatives to improve student outcomes, coordinating district-wide counseling programs, supporting mental health services, supervising counseling staff, and ensuring the implementation of college and career plans at school sites. The role also involves reviewing student data to address equity gaps and supporting the development and implementation of District policy related to school counseling, CTE, and A-G requirements.

Requirements

Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a position(s) requiring the Administrative Services Credential
At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated counseling position(s)
At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience as an Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling Services (APSCS) or as an assistant principal supervising the counseling department
A valid California Administrative Services Credential
A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework

Nice To Haves

Experience as a region counseling coordinator
Experience in utilizing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to provide counseling, college, and career services to students
Experience in building a student-centered Master Schedule at one or more secondary sites
Experience in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
Experience in working with dual enrollment programs
Knowledge of CTE pathways
Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model
Knowledge and skills using the MiSiS and Focus platforms
Knowledge and understanding of the LAUSD A-G graduation requirements
Leadership skills in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the District

Responsibilities

Oversees the region’s professional development regarding the implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Provides direct support and consultation to region leadership on all matters related to comprehensive counseling, master scheduling, graduation, CTE and post-secondary planning
Supports the development and implementation of multiple credit/course recovery pathways at school sites
Designs and leads region initiatives to improve student graduation rates and post-secondary outcomes
Coordinates implementation of a District-wide comprehensive counseling program within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support that provides services in the academic, college/career, and social emotional domains
Utilizes the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession to guide school site implementation of counseling practices that are evidence-based, data-driven, and culturally responsive
Coordinates and collaborates with school site administrators to establish the counselors’ role in providing school-based mental health services and building systems that value mental health and promote a healthy learning environment for all students
Oversees region counseling staff and provides guidance to school site administrators on the supervision of the counseling program
Supports schools with implementation of CTE pathways
Provides training for region and school site administrators regarding the use of data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling, college, and career services delivered to students
Oversees all dual enrollment agreements between region high schools and community colleges
Provides monthly updates on Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) completion and student progress towards graduation for region leadership teams, and provides interventions for schools not meeting targets
Supports principals and school administration to ensure school site implementation of their college and career plans
Works closely with schools on developing a college and career culture
Reviews student data to identify equity gaps and design plans to remove systemic barriers to advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP), Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, dual enrollment, and coursework beyond the minimum graduation requirements
Establishes systems of support to meet student submission and completion of FAFSA
Supports the Division of Instruction with developing and implementing District policy related to school counseling, CTE and A-G
Supervises and evaluates performance of regional counseling coordinators
Performs other duties as assigned