Director of School Counselor (Middle School)

Director of Guidance (School Counseling) - Middle School

Position Purpose 
Under the supervision of the Principal, assume all duties associated with being the leader of the Counseling Department in our building, both administratively and as a School Counselor. This would include directing department efforts in the three counseling domains of academics, social/emotional well-being, and career/college planning. Administratively this may include serving in a variety of ways with groups involving curriculum, tiered support systems, overall school leadership, student incentives, and teacher support as well as providing after-school supervision support at various events.  

Essential Job Functions

• Leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department support personnel and school counselors.
• Provide individual and group counseling services for students as well as classroom lessons for relevant topics, such as career interests.
• Coordination of outside counseling services.
• Creating, maintaining, and adjusting the master schedule throughout each year in coordination with the appropriate building leaders.
• Maintenance of student records.
• Oversight of enrollment and placement of students.
• Oversight of all 504 Plans.
• Participation in annual case conferences for special needs students.
• Effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders � parents, teachers, students, other staff, township leaders, and community partners.
• Take responsibility for guidance programming including orientations, high school scheduling, special events, and career-related field trips.
• Run reports in Skyward student data management system such as class rosters, honor roll, and testing results. Pull data for tiered interventions such as attendance, conduct reports, and GPA's.
• Supervise activities of the school during and outside of the school day.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.

Equipment 
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier, scanner, calculator, and telephone.


Travel Requirements 
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates
 
Work Schedule
205 days per year.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

 

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Indiana School Counseling License required.

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience 

• Previous experience is preferred.