Director

Job Description:

Available: Permanent position that begins with the 2024-2025 school year. Official start date will be July 1, 2024. This is a 12-month position.

Salary & Benefits: In accordance with the Joel Barlow Education Association's collective bargaining agreement. Comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications:

• CT School Counseling certification (068) and Intermediate Administration and Supervision Certificate (092) required

• Minimum of three years of experience in a school counseling and leadership role

Responsibilities Include:

• Supports the development and implementation of school counseling programs

• Understands, develops and implements systems and procedures to address the needs of culturally and emotionally diverse students, parents and families

• Works collaboratively with the school administration, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, attendance officials, special education professionals and mental health professionals to identify and develop best practices focusing on student success and support

• Promotes and implements district and site based approaches to increase family access and engagement

• Supervises and coordinates the College and Career Center

• Acts as 504 Coordinator

• Oversees the transition from Naviance to Scoir

• Oversees the development of all class schedules

• Supervision and evaluation of a department of five school counselors, school social worker, psychologist and support staff

The Successful Candidate Should Have:

• A record of successful performance as a school counselor and evidence of successful school leadership

• Substantial knowledge of high school curriculum, instruction, and scheduling

• Knowledge of college admission process

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, administrators and the community

• Ability to maintain discretion and a high level of confidentiality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Applicaton Process:

Formal applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.org

A direct link to the application page is: www.applitrack.com.er9/onlineapp

Candidates Must Submit:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Dr. Mario Almeida, Head of School

• Resume

• Three recent letters of recommendation

• College transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire)

• Copy of appropriate CT teaching certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Regional School District No. 9 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.