DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE
JOB DESCRIPTION

START DATE: July 1, 2018

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Under the direction of the Head of School (HOS), the Director of Guidance oversees academic areas of school, and plans and provides for appropriate services for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students.
 Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
 Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies guidance lessons and materials to meet the needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position:
 Provide services to students in the areas of academic, personal/social and career development.
 Participate in weekly Senior Staff and Administrative Staff meetings.
 Counsel students individually and in small groups.
 Conduct classroom guidance activities.
 Conduct Terra Nova testing.
 Assist Director of Enrollment in evaluating new student applications.
 Expose students to career exploration and interest inventories (Naviance)
 Review school data frequently to ensure that the school counseling program is meeting the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
 Prepare reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
 Encourage teacher/parent communication and community involvement.
 Assist students in conflict resolution.
 Assist in the identification of students with special needs.
 Refer students to intervention/remediation programs, as well as, academic and alternative programs to ensure academic success and personal well-being, as well as maintain tutor list.
 Interpret student records and transcripts.
 Initiate student programs as needed.
 Generate quarterly academic probation lists.
 Refer students to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
 Lead weekly middle school and high school team meetings.
 Participate in parent/teacher conferences.
 Serve as resource for school personnel and parents.
 Maintain a variety of files/records and departmental library of supplementary and reference materials.
 Update (yearly) Course Selection Guide and Student/Parent handbook.
 Follow required procedures and practices.
 Participate in professional development activities.
 Perform related work as required.

ADDITIONAL TASKS
 Conduct individual academic program planning and updating of 4-yr plans.
 Plan and coordinate PSAT testing.
 Plan annual College Fair.
 Along with Director of International students, interpret transcripts and set schedules for international students.
 Instruct students and parents on using Naviance.
 Prepare students for graduation including, but not limited to: scheduling, verification of units/credits.
 Inform students of all post-secondary options.
 Advertise and promote scholarships and inform parents and students about financial aid options.
 Conduct yearly scheduling meeting for students and parents.
 Conduct yearly College Planning Night for juniors (spring) and College Application Night for seniors (fall).
 Assist students with the college application process (transcripts, essays, letters of recommendations, resume, college fair, etc.).
 Assist students with post-secondary vocational and employment opportunities.
 Inform students about the advantages of higher level courses (AP) and coordinate AP course audits and AP testing in spring.
 Prepare and inform students about standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT).
 Inform students about the importance of extracurricular activities.
 Participate in department’s school counseling activities.
 Participate in all school/division activities (graduation, College Night, Welcome Wednesdays, Open Houses, etc.).
 Manage yearly student course selection, and along with Head of School, create master schedule.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge of counseling theories and skills, group dynamics, and small group processes.
 Extensive knowledge of K-12 child and multi-cultural development.
 Knowledge of K-12 instructional programs.
 Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal standards.
 Demonstrates considerable knowledge of FERPA and laws concerning student rights and confidentiality.
 Working knowledge of student database systems.
 Thorough knowledge of standardized testing and procedures and interpretation of scores.
 Knowledge of promotion and retention requirements.
 Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; ability to work with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
 Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech and actions toward others, and a regular attendee at a church which has a statement of faith in agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
 Be in agreement with Chapelgate’s Statement of faith and Christian philosophy of education.
 Have a team-first mentality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree from an approved school counselor education program; or endorsement in
school counseling certification in school counseling. (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

SALARY
Dependent upon candidate experience.

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