Coordinator of School Counseling

Plan, organize, coordinate and implement school counseling services, operations, activities, delivery systems and support functions to promote and enhance student development and achievement. Coordinate communications, information, guidance curriculum, (student advisement services) assessment and placement functions, referrals and personal to meet student education needs and assure effective guidance and counseling activities. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of systems of support and engagement of students, staff and families.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the position.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Unassigned days, Basic Term Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits, Retirement benefits
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and graduate courses needed to meet educational licensing requirements and three or more years counseling experience in a school setting preferred. Must have strong planning, management, supervisory, analytical, computer organizational, and oral and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials, requirements, processes, policies, objectives and equipment applicable to assigned field. Must be licensed as a counselor in the State of Indiana by the State Department of Public Instruction.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and evaluate the educational effectiveness of school counseling Develop, implement and modify programs, services, policies and procedures to enhance the educational effectiveness of guidance services.
• Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor a variety of school counseling services to promote and enhance student development and achievement; monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues and problems of students; uses data to provide guidance and advisement to students regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters.
• Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor personnel and processes that assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals and objectives.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and conduct training and professional development activities for school counselors regarding assigned services; prepare and deliver oral presentations and explain related assessment, curriculum, plans, strategies, principles, theories, standards, guidelines, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques.
• Compile, review and analyze a variety of technical data and information related to counseling services and requirements for graduation.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices and standards related to guidance services and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, modify services to assure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate and provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and educational and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives.
• Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course/graduation requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed.
• Coordinate and direct communications and information related to school counseling services, between counselors, teachers, administrators, staff, outside agencies, advisory councils, students, parents and the community; investigate, evaluate and resolve student, administrative and staff issues, conflicts and complaints in a proper and timely manner.
• Provide information and assistance to students to facilitate and enhance transitions from high school to post-secondary options (i.e. Further education, training, military, or employment).
• Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, college and career ready activities and graduation.
• Coordinate and oversee Schools of Success counseling such as scheduling students to a School of Success, organizing and collaborating with teachers on student interventions, providing counseling to assist student achieving post-secondary goals.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned Provide information to the principal concerning performance issues with certified and non-certified staff. Provide input concerning hiring, employee evaluations, and discipline and employment procedures as requested.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed.
• Responsible for state and district level reports as assigned.
• Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling and the American School Counselor Association Competences.
• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. They may be occasionally required to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

Paid time off, including holidays (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving), vacation days based on tenure, personal business, illness, and family illness days. Insurance benefits include health (Anthem BCBS), long-term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance, and optional plans like dependent life and critical illness insurance. Employees can also participate in retirement plans, including Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) and optional 403(b) savings plans. Additional benefits like flexible spending accounts and retiree health insurance options are available.