Supervisor - School Counseling

POSITION TITLE:

SUPERVISOR - SCHOOL COUNSELLING

Department: STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE

Location:

3700 SOUTH HIGH STREET, COLUMBUS 43207

Reports to:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Starting Salary: $110,210/YEAR

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly‑educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can’t do it without you! As an award‑winning school district in the award‑winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 9,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students.

With more than 46,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there’s a position that’s right for you.

The Supervisor of School Counselling provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the district’s comprehensive school counselling program. This position ensures that counselling services support students’ academic achievement, social‑emotional development, and college and career readiness. The Supervisor works collaboratively with school leaders, district departments, and community partners to implement best practices aligned with state standards and the district’s strategic goals.

• Provide leadership and supervision to school counselors across elementary, middle, and high schools
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data‑driven school counselling program aligned to the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Model and Ohio standards
• Monitor and support counselors in delivering services related to academic planning, social‑emotional support, and postsecondary readiness
• Use data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, professional development, and evaluation for school counselors
• Collaborate with principals and district leaders to align counselling services with school improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to counselling services, student services, and mental health
• Support crisis response and intervention efforts in coordination with school leadership and student support teams
• Lead initiatives related to equity, access, and student well‑being
• Facilitate partnerships with community agencies, higher education institutions, and workforce organisations
• Manage budgets, resources, and program implementation for the counselling department
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse, highly qualified school counselors

Education Level: Master’s degree in School Counselling, Educational Administration, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school counsellor; demonstrated experience in leadership, programme coordination, or supervision

Licence/Certification:
Valid Ohio Administrator Licence (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe);
State credentialed as an Ohio School Counsellor Evaluation System (OSCES) Evaluator (or have the ability to obtain the credentialing within a specified timeframe)

Education Level: Training in trauma‑informed practices, mental health supports, and crisis intervention

Experience:

Prior experience supervising or coaching school counsellors; experience in an urban school district; experience designing and implementing district‑wide initiatives

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of comprehensive school counselling programmes and best practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned function
• Knowledge of Ohio graduation requirements and college/career readiness indicators
• Knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks, including FAFSA, career pathways, and postsecondary planning
• Familiarity with student information systems and counselling‑related reporting tools

Skills:

• Demonstrated supervisory skills to effectively manage daily operations and administration of assigned tasks
• Written and computer skills necessary to maintain various records
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Abilities:

• Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address various concerns in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team
• Ability to support culturally responsive practices and equitable student outcomes
• Ability to analyse student data and translate it into actionable strategies

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.