Stamford High School: Department Head - School Counseling

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL Bilingual Education or ESL with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

General Statement:
The primary role of the Department Head School Counseling is to provide leadership for the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program coordinate and develop departmental activities that support college and career readiness and to supervise school counselors in the department.

The Department Head School Counseling reports directly to the Principal or administrative designee.

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in all aspects of the department.
• Supervises School Counselors
• Coordinates or serves on district curriculum committee.
• Coordinate monitor and provide assistance for the implementation of the school counseling program.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for school counseling program development.
• Participates in the development and articulation of the school counseling curriculum.
• Coordinates the implementation of the school counseling curriculum.
• Assist in the establishment of district building and departmental objectives and assist with the development of a plan for implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
• Model competence in counseling content instruction and pedagogy.
• Lead department in developing and executing activities that promote postsecondary college and career readiness for all students.
• Uses and coordinates the use of school data to ensure the counseling program is meeting the academic college/career and socialemotional development of all students.
• Works with district administration to ensure a successful implementation and continuous evaluation of the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Identifies needs and assists with the implementation of staff development for counselors.
• Coordinates the student course selection process within the department.
• Plans and facilitates department meetings.
• Participates in the interview process for counselors at the discretion of the principal.
• Carries approximately a 50% student caseload.
• Assists in preparing an annual budget for the department.
• Maintains an inventory of department supplies and equipment.
• Organizes department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices curriculum and methodologies in school counseling aligned with current state and national standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with school leadership and staff to ensure a successful school counseling program.
• Ability to exercise effective leadership in the supervision of staff.
• Ability to organize a department in a manner that meets the needs of the student population.
• Ability to work with district administration to ensure a successful implementation and continuous evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Ability to use technology to create documents spreadsheets presentations and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Ability to use programs and websites vital to the school counseling program including but not limited to: Naviance PowerSchool College Board ACT SAT
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• High standards of ethics honesty and integrity.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Qualifications:

• CT CSDE educator certification endorsed for School Counselor (068).
• CT CSDE Department Chairperson certification in School Counseling (105). CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092) may be accepted in lieu of Department Chairperson certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of school counseling or related experience

Board Approved 08/27/2019

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Term:
Three years

Salary:
Per SEA Contract

Application Procedures:
Online application is required.

Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition be prepared to provide a two letters of reference to the interview committee.