Anticipated Director of School Counseling

Director Of School Counseling

This position is a Director of School Counseling for the District for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualifications: NJDOE Standard Certificate for Guidance Counselor required. Must be certified in either Director of School Counseling Services, Director of Student Personnel Services, and/or Principal. Experience as a Master scheduler required. Working knowledge of Genesis Student Information System preferred. Provides leadership in developing appropriate comprehensive counseling and guidance program activities. Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all activities of the guidance department. Aligns the activities of the department to building goals and objectives. Take part in the activities of related professional organizations and extends his/her participation beyond the limits of the school in order to improve his/her professional competence. Enforces all board and building policies, administrative directives and state laws/regulations. Keeps school personnel and the school community informed of events and activities relating to guidance services. Maintains active and positive relationships with supervisors, students, staff, parents and the community. Establishes and maintains high standard of ethical conduct of departmental members. Attends and participates in meetings, special events, school sponsored activities, and functions as required by district principals and/or demands of the position. Maintains and prepares inventories of departmental property and oversees the security of that property. Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to develop, foster and solicit understanding and support for overall guidance services and programs. Supervise and evaluate designated certified and non-certified staff regarding their individual and group performance within the framework of the school program in accordance with board policy, administrative directive and state regulation and law. Assists with the continuous improvement of the guidance program within the schools. Assists in the recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, and removal when needed of staff assigned to the departments. Insures the safety and welfare of all pupils and staff. Solicits and incorporates the continued input from the total school community in departmental improvement efforts. Must have excellent oral, written, communication, and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to exercise good judgment and promote a safe and secure learning environment.