Director of Guidance (High Schools)

South Bend, IN

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Director of Guidance works as the 'department chairperson' of the Student Services Department. The department in a typical South Bend high school usually consists of 4 counselors, a nurse, a social worker, a bilingual resource person, a career specialist, and a secretary/registrar.

Responsibilities

• The director has expertise in all aspects of high school guidance including Classroom Guidance, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support.
• In addition to his/her director duties, he/she serves as one of the grade-level counselors.
• The director is the person who divides the tasks of the department among the other members.
• The director is responsible for the organization of the yearly scheduling process for the entire school and for 8th grade public, private, and parochial school students.
• The director is familiar with all standardized testing including ISTEP+GQE, NWEA, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, SAT for Students with Disabilities, ACT, AP and ECA testing.
• The director understands the subtleties of the making of the yearly master schedule and works closely with the administrative team in charge of the master schedule.
• The director acts as a liaison to administrators, teachers and parents.
• The director assists with the registration of new students including transcript evaluation of transfer students and selection of appropriate academic classes.
• The director coordinates Senior Night, the annual Honors Breakfast, and the Senior Awards Assembly.
• The director certifies the graduation list to the administration and reports the different types of diplomas to the State of Indiana and the central office.
• The director conducts the annual senior survey and reports scholarships at the annual Senior Awards Assembly.
• The director supports, assists, and makes suggestions to other members of the department in their assigned duties.

Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance and counseling.
• Indiana State certificate in school counseling.
• Teaching experience with high school age students.
• Observed ability to establish strong rapport with students and adults.