Eligibility

To be considered for the Board of Directors, the candidate must:

• Be currently employed full-time in school counseling in a school, school district, state department of education, or as a full-time faculty member in a school counselor education program. 
• Have served as a practicing school counselor for at least three years (preferred but not required).
• Hold a valid school counselor license or certificate issued by a state department of education or equivalent state or federal agency.
• Be a current professional member of ASCA.
• Be a current professional member of TSCA for at least one year.
• Fully complete the application, including a signed copy of the Commitment to Performance
• Be able to demonstrate commitment and service to the school counseling profession and a working knowledge of the ASCA National Model for School Counseling Programs.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Members of the TSCA Board of Directors are responsible for determining the overall direction of the organization, ensuring the organization does what it needs on behalf of its members and avoids what it shouldn’t do based on ASCA Ethical Standards and Position Statements. Board members are expected to be knowledgeable about ASCA’s standards and positions. Board members are responsible for the governance function of the organization, including the creation of TSCA bylaws, establishing policies, monitoring compliance with the policies, establishing linkages with TSCA members and completing all tasks necessary to meet these responsibilities. 

HOW WORK IS PERFORMED

Most board member responsibilities can be performed online and by phone/text. Aside from meetings (see below), Board members carry out their duties at times that work for their schedule. 

MEETINGS

To accomplish the responsibilities outlined above, the TSCA board meets monthly via Zoom. Board members are expected to attend these meetings. Service on the board requires the following attendance in person: 

• TSCA annual state conference, SCALI – School Counselor and Administrative Leadership Institute, held in collaboration with the National Center for Youth Issues (NCYI) in Murfreesboro, TN in September. 
• ASCA Leadership Development Institute (LDI) – Three members will attend in conjunction with the ASCA annual conference.

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