Director of Counseling

Director of Counseling

Position:
Full-Time (School Year Plus 20 Days)

The Director of Counseling provides leadership and direct counseling services to support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students. The Director oversees a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Massachusetts Model, supervises counseling staff, collaborates across grades K-12, and manages key student support systems.

Responsibilities Leadership

* Coordinate implementation of a comprehensive counseling program aligned with the Massachusetts Model.

* Develop short- and long-term program objectives to ensure continued and equitable services.

* Review school, student, and program data to ensure counseling programs and department services support the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.

* Promote innovative counseling practices by encouraging new procedures and modeling effective practices.

* Coordinate the district-wide Wellness Committee.

* Educate staff, students, parents, and the community about counseling programs and services.

* Maintain and update the counseling webpage and coordinate parent information events.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principals.

Supervision

* Supervise and evaluate counselors, guidance office support staff, and programming at the 7-12 level.

* Establish and maintain a collaborative and effective departmental climate.

* Facilitate regular department meetings focused on school and department goals.

* Collaborate with the Special Education Department to ensure counseling services and programs provide students with disabilities equal opportunities.

* Meet regularly with school counselors to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum and services and continuous improvement of district counseling services.

* Oversee coordination of job shadowing, volunteer opportunities, and related field experiences in collaboration with the College and Career Coordinator.

* Oversee coordination and delivery of national, state, and local scholarships.

* Make recommendations for scholarships and admissions to colleges and community organizations.

* Assist in the coordination of social-emotional learning supports.

* Work with outside agencies to support students impacted by trauma and mental health needs.

Scheduling & Records

* Maintain ongoing records of student progress.

* Ensure compliance with student records laws and regulations.

* Provide applicable student information to schools, colleges, employers, and agencies.

* Collaborate with administrators to create the master schedule.

* Assist in the facilitation of all scheduling changes.

* Manage Power School grade storing, student records, and data accuracy.

* Maintain a strong working knowledge of Power School and Naviance platforms.