Counseling Director

Wabash Valley Online Application Consortium; West Lafayette (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Lafayette Community School Corporation seeks a High School Counseling Director at West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School to coordinate the comprehensive counseling program and support student academic, college and career, and social-emotional development.

The role oversees 504 accommodations, MTSS, testing logistics, and college and career readiness initiatives, collaborating with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to promote student success and strong partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in School Counseling preferred.
• Valid Indiana School Counselor License (or license anticipated).
• Submit cover letter, resume, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and any training certificates or sample evaluations.

Aufgaben

• 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 delivering academic, career, and social-emotional services.
• Oversee Section 504 accommodations, MTSS frameworks, testing logistics, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze assessment data to drive interventions and support school improvement goals.
• Coordinate individual and group counseling activities and crisis response as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, families, staff, and community agencies to support students in and out of crisis.
• Communicate counseling services, support initiatives, and testing information to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Section 504 knowledge

MTSS knowledge

Data-driven interventions

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Secondary education experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in School Counseling preferred

Indiana School Counselor License (or pending)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Type

Administration/Guidance/ School Counselor

Date Posted

10/16/2026

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.