Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation is Hiring a High School Director of School Guidance Near Whiteland, IN
HIGH SCHOOL Director of School Guidance CounselingFLSA Classification: Exempt Work Calendar: 210 Calendar Salary: Based on Master Contract Reports to: Building Principal Supervises: Guidance Operations ____________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities
Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as Focused Instructional Time (FIT) before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, year-end awards, and extra-curricular programs.
Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed; facilitate the transition from Middle School to High School.
Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.
Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and must demonstrate participation in and contributions to the goals of district cross functional teams.
Assists with administering standardized tests, surveys and gathering and interpreting the data for students, parents and staff.
Academic Guidance
Coordinates with the Director of Instruction in the administration of student standardized testing programs and the dissemination of results to the appropriate audiences, i.e. students, parents, teachers, department chairpersons and administration.
Maintains up-to-date information regarding rulings from DOE, e.g. changes in graduation requirements, testing changes, etc.
Aids assistant principal in the development and update of the Academic and Career Planning Guide
Organizes and oversees the annual registration process
Assists Assistant Principal and technology staff in building and maintaining master schedule
Stays current and oversees guidance role in programs that expand beyond our borders, i.e. C-9, dual credit, C-P Academy, Manual night school, etc.
Consults and works with Special Education Department Chairperson and the Assistant Principal as needed to serve -our identified student population
Verifies graduation requirements of students and their diplomas
Personal counseling of students
Counsels students regarding academic, personal and career goals.
Cooperates with outside agencies who provide services to individual students, as needed
Enlists the cooperation of parents of individual students when appropriate
Serves as a resource to teachers, principal, and other staff on matters relevant to guidance and counseling of students
Career Guidance
Oversees career education program and its integration into the curriculum
Coordinates the communication of up-to-date and relevant information to parents and community
Attends workshops, seminars, conferences and presentations of post-secondary institutions to maintain current information on admissions policies
Provides informative meetings for parents and students regarding high school requirements and opportunities, college and post-secondary options, and financial aid application procedures
Attends Administrative, Department and staff meetings
Serves as liaison between Administrative team and Guidance Department
Organizes and facilitates monthly Guidance Department meetings and professional learning community
Submits articles for monthly faculty and department chair communique
Conducts the performance appraisal of all members of the guidance department
Cooperates with assistant principal for Senior Awards night preparation
Assists at Graduation
Serves on committees to improve and provide the best educational opportunities for all students
Maintains and updates the guidance calendar
Addresses concerns directed to guidance office by responding directly or referring to appropriate source
Acts as resource for other counselors on discipline, special education, academic, crisis and personal counseling issues, and school policy
Performs other tasks as assigned by building principal and or his/her designee
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate must have a valid school counseling license. Administrative License preferred.
The preferred candidate will have previous experience as a school counselor with a preference to prior Director of School Counseling experience.
The preferred candidate will have experience working with high school aged children.
The preferred candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
The preferred candidate has teaching and counseling experience via internship or counseling position.
The preferred candidate exhibits excellent communication skills.
_________________________________________________________________________ Diversity StatementApply to Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation: People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LBGTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. CPCSC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but you are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online. AAP/EEO StatementClark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.