DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON(S), COUNSELOR GRADES 6-12

POSITION:                  DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON(S), COUNSELOR GRADES 6-12

LOCATION:                District-Wide position for the 2026-2027 school year 
                                   (May be filled as a Chair or Co-Chair)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in School Counselor
• School Counselor experience – 3 years or more, preferred
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Experience developing and delivering various professional development i.e. seminars, interactive work sessions, small group and one on one coaching
• Ability to work collaboratively with district co-chairperson, colleagues, school administrators and central office staff
• Knowledge of strategies to increase student engagement
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Knowledge of student success plans, outside agency support system, and general district procedures regarding student referrals for counseling support, and transcripts
• Knowledge of applications in e-school related to counseling services and support
• Knowledge of district school climate reports
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Proficient electronic and verbal communications skills
• Ability to address issues as they arise in a timely manner.

SALARY:                                           CEA EPER Salary Scale 
MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT:         July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:    Please apply online, upload a letter of interest, and resume to your completed application no later than June 14, 2026. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.   

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of district-wide goals, department goals, and content area goals
• Assists administration in improvement of instruction through analysis of assessment data
• Attend all year-round meetings as scheduled by supervisor
• Participate in select building level meetings
• Disseminate area/content/department information to peers through meetings, emails, texts, etc. and ensure continuous communication flow
• Greet, assist, and provide support to new (or new to content area) educators & support staff
• Lead department/grade level discussions regarding students and assist in the creation of opportunities to improve or accelerate student achievement
• Manage the department budget; responsible for order forms, distribution of supplies and materials, and inventory supplies and materials for their department/grade level
• Meet with administration to discuss district climate, school/district policies and other various content/area related issues
• Monthly (or more frequently as required) communicate area/department needs and concerns to administration
• Participate and lead summer planning sessions
• Plan and deliver professional learning opportunities as directed by administration
• Plan and/or assist in community outreach
• Manage online area/department presence (website, social media, etc.)
• Responsible for informing, monitoring, and/or completing the field trip planning and implementation for district-wide opportunities
• Schedule, plan/publish agenda, lead or facilitate, and provide minutes for department/PLC meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the district administration and the schools
• Summarize and report area/department events and information at building level meetings
• Support student success through the discussion of truancy, academic failure, climate, etc. for students and provide recommendations
• Additional responsibilities at the discretion of supervisor and district administration

CONTENT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate commitment to the district's  vision and mission by communicating and supporting the instructional focus
• Serve as a model of professionalism
• Collaborate with District Administrators and district-wide counselors on implementing the district's counseling plan and various District-wide Curricular initiatives (K-12) related to counseling services.
• Monitor the compliance of counselor quarterly reports and other school data sources for counseling reports.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support the implementation in secondary schools of state-mandated Student Success Plans.
• Be a member of district's school climate committee.
• Collaborate with Student Services administrators to identify annual objectives for counselors
• Support all counselors with curriculum and procedural questions regarding student cases/records.
• Plan and facilitate monthly meetings of counselors
• Collect and review monthly Student Success Plan reports from schools
• Gather feedback and provide timely input on counselor Professional Development needs and procedural concerns.
• Coordinate the ordering of print and non-print materials as needed for projects for counselors.
• Serve as a resource for all counselors who need assistance
• Serve as the counselor representative for the district and DOE meetings as requested
• Coordinator and Lead of the College Fair and the College and Career Readiness initiatives ( College Application Month, College Access Programs and others )
• Perform other duties, as assigned
   

 The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

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Employment is Conditional Upon Receipt of an An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry Check Showing You Are Not on the Registry at any Level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark DE  19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.