PCRN0265453-1017
2023-07-01T00:00:00
2023-04-10T00:00:00
Director of GuidanceDistrict Wide Position - Certification Required: NYS SDL or SDAQualifications: Documented record of success in the following areas:Building bridges of communication and collaboration with community groups, organizations, community partners, and colleges/universities in order to increase student opportunities, parental involvement and garner community support.Communicating effectively with parents, students, and other constituent groups. Taking initiative to organize, administer, and report on complex, large scale and long-term projects, organizations, and functions.Grants, fiscal, and/or funding management.Leadership with technology and data systems including instructional and administrative technology and digital tools for student data management.High standards of ethical and equitable leadership.Analyses and presentation of complex data to drive instructional improvement and increase student outcomes and opportunities.Job Responsibilities:Organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of the guidance counselors and community schools coordinators at all levels.Interprets the guidance and S.E.L. program to the faculty and acts as a consultant to them.Is responsible for the coordination and administration of standardized and state tests in the region. She/he works with the Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director of Human Resources, all directors and the principals in planning, communicating and evaluating the standardized testing program.Supervises and coordinates the development, organization, and implementation of developmental and/or career guidance curriculum units in homerooms and classrooms.Supervises the collection, organization, and distribution of educational and occupational information.Conducts follow-up studies of former pupils of the high school.Participates in planning and organizing the curriculum at the various levels. Recommendations for revision of the guidance curriculum and S.E.L. program. The Director actively participates in and leads summer curriculum writing in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent.Holds regular department meetings to communicate curriculum initiatives, share ideas, and plan for ongoing improvements.Collaborates with the Executive Director of Human Resources to coordinate a future teacher pipeline initiate.Is responsible for keeping cumulative records for all middle and high school pupils.Is responsible for preparing the class schedules of all secondary pupils new to the school district.Supervises the processing of school or college and scholarship applications, and cooperates with State and private employment agencies in the placement of graduates.Schedules meetings with college admissions personnel or college alumni, and arranges for pupil conferences with these people.Organizes special orientation programs such as College Night, Career Night, etc.Prepares and presents a report on the graduating class of the previous year.Counsels pupils, both individually and in groups.Advises the heads of departments and special area directors of the special academic needs of pupils at times when class lists are being developed.Engage staff and community to uphold the goals and vision of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education by working to increase student outcomes and to promote inclusive excellence for all.Oversees special programming and opportunities such as My Brother's KeeperAssists the Deputy Superintendent and building principals in ensuring opportunities for students include before and after school SEL-related optionsWorks with teachers and administrators to create student mentor and leadership programsWorks with building principals and counselors to facilitate restorative practices in response to student behavior Duties as determined by the SuperintendentPlease apply on OLAS by Monday, April 10, 2023.
School Leader
Port Chester-Rye
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed