Counseling Director

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible benefits

Job summary

West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School seeks a High School Counseling Director to coordinate the comprehensive counseling program and support academic, college/career readiness, and social-emotional development for all students.

The role oversees 504 accommodations, MTSS, and standardized testing, collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in School Counseling preferred.
• Indiana School Counselor License or university letter of impending licensure.
• Experience with MTSS, 504 accommodations, and standardized testing administration.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with collaboration across staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, graduation tracking, and student progress monitoring.
• Direct scheduling and master scheduling for the Junior-Senior High School.
• Provide counseling guidance for academic, career, and social-emotional services; support counselors.
• Oversee 504 accommodations, MTSS frameworks, testing logistics, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze assessment data to drive interventions and improve student achievement.
• Coordinate individual and group counseling and assist with crisis response as needed.
• Build relationships with students, families, staff, and community agencies to support students.
• Communicate counseling services, initiatives, and testing information to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.

Skills

Leadership

MTSS

Section 504

Data analysis

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (minimum)

Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Administration/Guidance/ School Counselor
  
• Date Posted:
  8/10/2026
  
• Location:
  West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School
  

REPORTS TO: Junior-Senior High School Administration
PAY TYPE: Contract, Supervisory
PAY RATE: Based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Eligible (see attachment)
SCHEDULE: 183 Days, plus additional days as required; Follows school calendar

POSITION SUMMARY:

The High School Counseling Director coordinates the school's comprehensive counseling program while supporting the academic, college and career, and social-emotional development of all students. The position oversees the school's Section 504 program, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), standardized testing program, and college and career readiness initiatives while collaborating with administrators, teachers, students, families, and community partners to promote student success.

Our school is committed to helping students succeed by providing the support and opportunities they need to thrive and partnering with families, staff, students, administrators, and community stakeholders to help every student reach their goals. The High School Counseling Director supports this commitment by leading and coordinating counseling services, student supports, and partnerships that promote student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead academic planning, graduation tracking, and student progress monitoring
• Directly responsible for all master scheduling
• Direct guidance services for the Junior-Senior High School and support counselors in the delivery of academic, career, and social-emotional services
• Oversee Section 504 accommodations, MTSS frameworks, testing logistics, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Analyze assessment data to drive interventions, improve student achievement, and support school improvement goals
• Coordinate individual and group counseling activities and assist with crisis response as needed
• Build collaborative relationships with students, families, staff, and community agencies to support students both in and outside of crisis situations
• Communicate counseling services, support initiatives, and testing information effectively to stakeholders
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Administration

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum); Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred
  • Valid Indiana School Counselor License (or university letter of impending licensure)
  • Submission of cover letter, resume, official transcripts, three (3) letters of recommendation, and any training certificates or sample performance evaluations
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills to coordinate department activities and collaborate effectively with counseling staff
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Section 504, MTSS, college/career readiness, and standardized testing administration
  • Ability to utilize student data to design interventions and foster academic achievement
  • Exceptional interpersonal, crisis intervention, and communication skills

  • Jr.-Sr. High School or Secondary experience is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works indoors in a typical school environment that may include school office, classroom, and meeting environments
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.