Director of Guidance

HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy (HCPA), an independent preparatory high school in Delran, NJ has an opening for a Director of Guidance.

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 11 month position
• Salary based on experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum experience as determined by the Principal
• Master’s Degree in School Counseling preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in school guidance counseling
• New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Student Personnel Services endorsement or eligibility preferred
• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design, and career/educational information and placement
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizations
• Proficiency in use of Naviance
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality
• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers
• Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students
• Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs
• Works with the guidance counselor to schedule students for classes
• Arranges for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies
• Maintains a professional office environment
• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings
• Provides guidance for social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Directs students toward vetted external professional mental health services when required
• Coordinates student academic support services

Our Mission is: Guided by our motto “Honoring our Traditions, Pursuing our Future”, HCPA, the only independent Catholic preparatory high school in Burlington County, is inspiring students of all faiths and backgrounds to be thinkers, innovators and leaders. We will challenge and engage students with a rigorous academic curriculum, competitive athletics, and concentration on the arts. Our dedication to helping students reach beyond their expectations and define success by their achievements will prepare them to excel at universities and become engaged future stewards for the church and our society.

Our Vision is: Empowering students to be life-long learners and engaged citizens by inspiring them to offer the best they have to help bring out the best in others.

Send Resume and Professional References Attention: Sandy Kapica, Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with all State of New Jersey COVID regulations for schools

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delran, NJ 08075: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location