Director of School Counselor (Middle School)

About the role

This position serves as the leader of the Counseling Department in the middle school, overseeing academic, social/emotional, and career/career planning domains. Administrative responsibilities include curriculum development, tiered support systems, school leadership, student incentives, and teacher support.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department support personnel and school counselors.
• Provide individual and group counseling services for students and classroom lessons on relevant topics.
• Coordinate outside counseling services.
• Create, maintain, and adjust the master schedule annually.
• Maintain student records.
• Oversight of enrollment and placement of students.
• Oversight of all 504 Plans.
• Participate in annual case conferences for special needs students.
• Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders including parents, teachers, students, other staff, township leaders, and community partners.
• Run reports in Skyward and pull data for tiered interventions.
• Supervise activities during and outside of the school day.
• Achieve professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, and research.

Requirements

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs, and educational opportunities.
• Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on 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 systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills

• Use standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, calculators, and telephones.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Benefits

• Work 205 days per year.

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per day, depending on the pay rate.

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 on 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 systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Stand for extended periods of time, lift 25 pounds, carry 25 pounds, reach in all directions, operate job-related equipment, see for reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter, communicate for a normal conversation.

License/Registration/Certification

Indiana School Counseling License required.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.