District Guidance & College Readiness Lead

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Guidance Specialist to lead and coordinate the district’s comprehensive guidance and counseling program. This role ensures students receive academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness support, working with counselors and district staff to strengthen scheduling, transcript accuracy, and graduation readiness.

The position oversees dual enrollment and early college initiatives in partnership with local colleges and universities, guiding a

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Teacher's Certification in School Counseling.
• Master’s Degree or higher, with an endorsement in administration preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful experience as a school counselor across elementary, middle, and high school levels, with central office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate system-wide implementation and delivery of a comprehensive guidance and counseling plan.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and accountability of counseling services in each school.
• Plan and implement training programs, seminars, and professional development opportunities for counselors.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for counselors and assist with counselor assignments.
• Establish a systematic approach for making the Guidance and Counseling Program visible to the district and the community.
• Provide leadership to ensure that all students develop a four-year career plan and leave high school College and Career Ready.
• Provide guidance on procedures for reviewing, monitoring, and auditing student transcripts.
• Communicating with district staff, state staff, and school officials to ensure career readiness information is accurate and timely.

Skills

Leadership in counseling programs

Experience across K-12 levels

ALA Guidance knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree or higher with admin endorsement

Current Alabama Teacher's Certification in School Counseling

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a Guidance Specialist to lead and coordinate the district’s comprehensive guidance and counseling program. This role ensures students receive academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness support, working with counselors and district staff to strengthen scheduling, transcript accuracy, and graduation readiness.

The position oversees dual enrollment and early college initiatives in partnership with local colleges and universities, guiding a