Director of K-12 School Counseling and MTSS

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Director of K-12 School Counseling and MTSS leads comprehensive, ASCA-aligned counseling programs and integrates the MTSS framework to support student mental health and wellness, academic progress, and postsecondary planning. The Director aligns division-wide initiatives across all three intervention tiers, with a strong focus on universal behavioral supports and evidence-based programs to address chronic absenteeism, academic development and behavioral challenges. To ensure positive student outcomes, this role requires an equity-driven leader skilled in data analysis, strategic project implementation, and collaborative engagement with diverse staff, families, and community partners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in school counseling required.
Valid Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional or Pupil Personnel Services License with endorsement in school counseling required or eligibility to obtain one.
The additional endorsement in Administration and Supervision required or ability to obtain the endorsement.
Five years or more of increasingly responsible experience in school counseling and leadership is required.
Progressive experience supporting tiered systems of support for academic, attendance and behavioral interventions in an educational setting or with K-12 student s.
Active commitment to student centered leadership to ensure equitable access for diverse student populations.
Deep knowledge of the K-12 academic, attendance, and behavioral interventions through the MTSS framework.
Comprehensive understanding of school counseling and ASCA national standards.
Advanced insight into K-12 mental health and trauma-informed programs.
Proven success guiding post secondary planning and career development, specifically for underserved students.
Ability to design, execute, and monitor large-scale division initiatives.
Skill in supervising counseling staff and delivering professional development.
Ability to design assessments, analyze data, and measure program effectiveness.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.
Comparable professional experiences considered.
Experience as a supervisor and/or school-counselor administrator preferred (e.g. Director of Counseling, Director of Student Services).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a division-wide tiered academic, behavioral, and attendance intervention framework.
Research, design, and train schools on targeted interventions addressing chronic absenteeism, academic, and behavioral challenges.
Collaborate with campus leadership to ensure all counseling programs align with national ASCA standards.
Design and implement K-12 academic and career planning resources utilizing college and career platforms.
Serve as the division's Section 504 contact, managing dispute appeals and maintaining the digital documentation processes.
Partner with school principals to select, supervise, and contribute to the evaluation of counseling staff.
Design and deliver division-wide comprehensive professional development for counseling staff, division staff and community stakeholders.
Partner with social and mental health services to meet the external needs of students.
Create metrics and analyze student information system data to evaluate framework effectiveness and equitable access for students.
Ensure secure, confidential, and accurate maintenance of all applicable student records.
Serve as a consultant to school-based staff in the area of increasing student attendance, supporting behavioral skill building and academic development.
Prepare a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.