Director of Student and Family Services

About De Marillac Academy
Inspired by the inherent and unique gifts of our students and graduates, De Marillac Academy, located in the
Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, fosters academic, spiritual, and social-emotional growth through a
Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational experience.

In partnership with families and community, through an all-scholarship 4th-8th grade Academy and Graduate
Support Program, we accompany our students through middle school, high school and into early adulthood, as
they develop a strong sense of self, purpose, and service to others.

De Marillac Academy opened in 2001 as an independent, Lasallian Vincentian Catholic school with a class of
nineteen sixth graders. Today De Marillac serves 109 fourth through eighth grade students, 300 alumni through
the Graduate Support Program, and 277 school families.

Position Description
The Director of Student and Family Services has the primary responsibility for achieving the mission of De
Marillac Academy through supporting the personal, social emotional growth of students and accompanying
families through their years during De Marillac’s 4th-8th grade program. This is a 12 month role, reporting
directly to the Principal, and demands a close working relationship with the Principal, Assistant Principal, other
Directors, faculty, staff, students, families, and the community at large.

Scope of Work
Oversee Counseling Program
In partnership with the school counselor and the administrative team, oversee, develop and provide proactive
preventative social emotional education and counseling services to students, and additional training to faculty,
staff, and families.

Create and Maintain Family Programming and Services
Collaborate to create and maintain a family education program, including community building and the
coordination of internal and external programs that provide services to families. In conjunction with the
Academic Resource Specialist, facilitate Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings, including accessing the
translation team as needed.

Leadership
Implement professional development for faculty and staff. Communicate with the school administration

regarding counseling needs, areas of legal/safety concern, and other issues that require attention. Serve on the
admissions committee

A detailed job description is available.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or

Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package will be
provided.

Start Date
ASAP

Application Procedures

Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to hr@demarillac.org or apply online at
www.demarillac.org/joinourteam