DEAN OF COLLEGE AND CAREER

DEAN OF COLLEGE AND CAREER

Harmony Public Schools - 3.5 Laredo, TX Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Computer literacy Bachelor's degree Home visits (communication methods)

Full Job Description Posting ID:

#10998-1 Category Professional Campus Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo (9-12) City Laredo Posted 2026-04-27 Job Description

JOB GOAL

To work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program at assigned school. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special population students. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. o Minimum 2 years of teaching or counseling experience o Master's degree in Counseling (Preferred) o Valid Texas Counseling Certification (Preferred) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Serves as primary college counseling liaison with other schools within the district o Supports and oversees school counselors to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive school guidance and counseling programs. o Assists in scheduling and providing information about curriculum offerings in the program of studies to staff, students, and parents. o Coordinates and oversees the activities of the College & Career Success department such as home visit, parent activities and trips. o Supports and oversees all stakeholders (admins, staff, students, parents, PTO/PTA committee, community leaders, higher education institutions, etc.) to fulfill the school mission and goals, o Analyzes and evaluates the on-going College & Career programs by providing data to the administration. o Meets with the designated person to evaluate the programs on a regular basis. o Collaborates with the district and campus administrator to run activities such as middle-high school transition, internships, various certificate programs, scholarships, and senior-alumni transition. o Supports and oversees campus alumni gathering activities in order to maintain campus alumni networks to build healthy and strong school community. o Supports and oversees the planning and organizing major senior activities and graduation. o Supports and oversees connection with Harmony alumni student organizations (HASO) to provide academic, social, emotional support programs for seniors and incoming freshmen during the transition period. o Supports and oversees campus career events such as career fairs, workshops and talks for all students and parents. o Supports and oversees Summer Melt Prevention Program and Fall College Check-Ins for all high school graduates. o Collaborates with other departments which provide counseling services to ensure cohesive implementation and delivery of services. o Coordinates counseling information and record keeping. o Assists in scheduling and providing information about curriculum offerings in the program of studies to staff, students, and parents. o Remains current in the area of counseling through membership in professional organizations, reviews of related literature and attendance of workshops and in-service programs. o Coordinates school college/university trips. o Attends

ARD, LPAC

meetings. o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

o Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

o

Light Work:

may require occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Moderate travel is required. Other Details Location CAMPUS Department Campus Dept. in Charge College and Career Reports To Principal Pay Grade Band 4 FLSA Status Exempt Job Type Full Time Work Hours 215