Director of Guidance

Diocese of Harrisburg; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Harrisburg seeks a Director of Guidance for its secondary school program. Under limited supervision, you will plan, implement and assess guidance and counseling to strengthen students' academic, social, emotional and environmental development; supervise counselors and staff; and perform related duties.

Reporting to the High School Principal, you will lead the guidance department, coordinate records, manage funds, and develop college preparation initiatives; ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in secondary guidance counseling or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in school counseling at the secondary level or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license may be required.
• State guidance counselor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to guide and supervise guidance staff and ensure model guidance program.
• Coordinate and supervise the diocese's system for student records and manage custodial records.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive college preparation program and scholarship opportunities.
• Foster positive interpersonal relations with students, staff and parents/patrons.
• Participate in professional growth activities and ensure compliance with diocese and state policies.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master's degree in secondary guidance counseling or related field

State guidance counselor certification (preferred)

Valid driver's license

Job description

DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

PAYROLL GRADE: 15 FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

NATURE OF POSITION

Under limited supervision, plans, implements and assesses the school's guidance and counseling program designed to increase the academic, social, emotional and environmental strengths of students; supervises guidance counselors, assistants other staff as assigned, and performs related professional and administrative duties as required.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

Reporting Responsibility: Supervisor to Guidance Counselor

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Provide leadership that assists school counselors and home-school coordinator to achieve model guidance and guidance department goals.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of guidance staff.
• Provide leadership to encourage a variety of effective guidance and counseling procedures for all counseling staff.
• Provide a communication link between the guidance staff and the administrative team.
• Assist principal in the selection process of guidance personnel.
• Perform the duties of a counselor at the assigned grade levels.

GUIDANCE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate an effective system-wide model guidance and counseling program.
• Coordinate and supervise the diocese's system for student records.
• Supervise all aspects of student records in the custodial care of secondary schools.
• Prepare and organize data to complete reports as required for assigned duties.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned funds for the guidance program

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive college preparation program.
• Implement and maintain a local secondary scholarship program.
• Assist students seeking scholarship opportunities.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with educational staff.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with parents/patrons.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Follows the policies and procedures of the diocese and state.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the counseling center as they relate to the school.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Master's degree in secondary guidance counseling or related field of study, supplemented by two to three years of experience in school counseling at the secondary level, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid state Guidance Counselor certification is preferred.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

September 2014