Secondary Counselor Coach

Job Title: Secondary Counselor Coach Department: Postsecondary Readiness Department Reports To: Manager of Academic Counseling Compensation: EG-03 Number of Days: 12 months Security Access: Education Service Center FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Mandatory Participation Bargaining Unit: NA Funding Source: Grant Funded – Perkins Grant Last Revised Date: June 2026 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world- class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Secondary Counselor Coach supports the development of effective school counselors to maximize student success. The coach works with new and experienced counselors to ensure students receive a high- quality sequence of rigorous coursework that prepares them for success in college and careers. Working across secondary sites in partnership with the Manager of Academic Counseling and the Postsecondary Readiness team, this position supports counselors in providing each student an individualized and equitable academic trajectory, contributing to increased graduation rates, increased college enrollment and completion, and successful workforce entry. Key Functions: • Coaches and mentors secondary school counselors to strengthen counseling practice • Supports development of school -site comprehensive counseling programs using the ASCA framework • Supports counselors in using student data to improve on- track -to-graduate outcomes • Develops resources and tools that increase counselor effectiveness • Supports professional learning in partnership with the Manager of Academic Counseling Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Master’s degree in counseling or related field required Experience: • Three (3) years of experience in effective secondary school counseling or secondary classroom teaching Licenses and Certifications: • Must hold a valid Oklahoma school counselor certification at hire and maintain it throughout employment • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between district secondary sites Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) framework • Deep knowledge of Oklahoma graduation requirements, college admission criteria, and workforce development needs • Familiarity with personalized and competency -based learning • Familiarity with Naviance, PowerSchool, and College Board systems • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace • Strong written communication skills and the ability to design and publish user -friendly resources and tools • Ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences • Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Strong attention to detail • A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Supports school counselors in developing goals aligned to the District’s vision, mission, core values, and priorities • Supports assigned schools’ continuous improvement objectives and strategies • Supports counselor training in disaggregating student data using the Data Dashboard • Assists school counselors in developing their school sites’ comprehensive counseling programs using the ASCA framework • Serves as a mentor to new and novice secondary school counselors, providing expertise in course trajectories and graduation requirements • Provides professional development for effective counseling practices in partnership with the Manager of Academic Counseling • Assists the Manager of Academic Counseling in the evaluative process of the Teacher Leader Effectiveness model for school counselors, sharing relevant information with principals; does not serve as the evaluator of record • Supports data -based strategic planning with the Postsecondary Readiness team so secondary counselors are familiar with all postsecondary opportunities • Supports secondary counselors in strategic action plans to increase on -track -to-graduate course completions and successful student outcomes • Coordinates with Enrollment Center Registrars to support communication with school - site counselors • Develops resources and tools to increase school counselor effectiveness • Performs other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned Customer Contacts: • Internal: School counselors, the Manager of Academic Counseling, the Postsecondary Readiness team, and Enrollment Center Registrars • External : Students, parents, community members, and partnered vendors Supervisory Responsibility: • None Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.  • Physical requirements consistent with an office setting • Occasional to frequent travel between secondary district sites to coach and support counselors • Periodic communication and presenting while facilitating professional development for counselors • Computer and screen use for developing resources, reviewing student data, and strategic planning Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114- 6131.