School Counseling Director

TWELVE MONTHS (250 DAYS), INCLUDING IN PART PAID STATE RETIREMENT & STATE MANDATED LIFE INSURANCE & IN PART FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

General Definition of Work:


The position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of a comprehensive guidance and counseling program for K-12 students; providing leadership in the application and interpretation of graduation requirements and responsibilities for the on time graduation report and early scholars program.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:


(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Formulate goals consistent with the school division's philosophy and policies.
2. Design, coordinate, implement and monitor a comprehensive guidance program for grades K-12.
3. Provide leadership in developing appropriate comprehensive counseling and guidance program activities.
4. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate activities of a comprehensive program as a part of the total school program.
5. Interpret to schools the objectives of the school division's comprehensive guidance program and the procedures for utilizing guidance services.
6. Select and supervise staff and assist in the selection of counselors K-12 and participate in evaluations as appropriate.
7. Monitor the implementation of school guidance programs and confer with staff to provide feedback for essential program improvements.
8. Evaluate and select instructional materials and equipment to support the guidance program.
9. Collect data that include program objectives and activities for an annual report.
10. Establish a systematic approach for making the guidance programs viable at all levels.
11. Plan and administer in-service training programs and workshops for counselors and facilitate continuous program development and improvement.
12. Develop and manage an operating budget for the unit and schools.
13. Interpret the guidance program to the Board, staff and community.
14. Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings with staff.
15. Supervise the evaluation of the guidance program.
16. Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Qualifications:


Master's Degree in guidance and counseling with a School Counselor or Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsements, required. Full-time experience as a teacher or experience in school guidance and counseling required. Administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.