Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DIRECTOR

WORKING TITLE

Director-School Counseling

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Student Services (CaSS)

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Director Band 2

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides oversight and management of the School Counseling program. Demonstrates program development, implementation, evaluation, and management of National and State School Counseling Standards and North Carolina (NC) Guidance Essential Standards. Leads training of School Counselors and School Administrators in the use of the NC School Counseling Evaluation Instrument.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge of the ASCA National Model, school counseling, and comprehensive school counseling programs;
• Considerable knowledge of current local, state, national, and global trends in school counseling;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)/Response to Intervention (RTI)/Behavior Interventions;
• Considerable knowledge of the maintenance, storage, and access of student records and the related policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing culturally proficient systems of support for practitioners, educators, students, and parents;
• Effective strategic planning skills and experience supporting systems-level improvement;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Strategic problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, community groups, vendors, external agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Counseling;
• Three years of experience as a Lead or Director of School Counseling for a school district.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in School Counseling;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience as a School Counselor;
• Extensive experience as a District Lead/Director of School Counseling;
• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator- Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, community groups, vendors, staff members of external funding agencies, and the public. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:3/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.