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

• Clear Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Counseling (minimum of 2 years, ability to

• Fluent in Spanish and English (writing, reading & speaking)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a related field
• Proven experience in data-driven decision making
• Qualified to clinically supervise MFT or MSW interns a plus.
• Related work experience with youth and families a plus

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

Start Date
Position will begin July 1, 2022.

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