Fairfax County Public Schools · 6 hours ago
Director, Student Services, High School (Internal Candidates Only)
West Springfield High School
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expFairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Director for their Student Services program at the high school level. This role involves directing academic, college/career, and personal/social counseling, overseeing student records, and coordinating various student services programs.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Plans, supervises, and implements a student services and counseling program, i.e., academic, career, personal/social, and related developmental concerns
Collaborates with subject department persons to determine course needs, descriptions, and student placements
Prepares, implements, and communicates the organization of the master schedule
Participates in the selection, supervision and evaluation of counseling staff and staff associated with specified academic programs
Organizes and directs student registrations, orientations, transcripts, and placement of students in a variety of programs
Organizes and participates in student recognition activities
Organizes and directs the standardized testing programs
Oversees student placement
Oversees the maintenance of student records and ensures the accurate collection of data for regular and special reports
Ensures accurate application of all student information systems; conducts teacher/family and teacher/student conferences, as necessary
Participates in the planning, developing, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs
Counsels students and families on post-secondary options
Facilitates graduation ceremonies
Counsels students who wish to withdraw before graduation
Collaborates with the director of student activities to determine athletic eligibility
Enforces School Board policies regarding grading and attendance and supervises the maintenance of student attendance records
Assists with the interpretation of School Board policies to students, staff, and the community
Supervises and participates in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities; assists with supervision of students
Assists with preparing federal, state, county, and association reports
May be assigned to assume the duties of the principal in their absence
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Four (4) years of experience in counseling or teaching
Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) in school counseling or in administration and supervision PreK-12
Knowledge of school counseling techniques, programs, and practices
Knowledge of adolescent psychology, growth, and development
Knowledge of principles and practices of the high school philosophy and current curriculum and instructional trends
Knowledge of master schedule development
Ability to assign, supervise, oversee, and evaluate a staff of school counselors and support personnel
Ability to gain the confidence of students, families, and professional staff and foster cooperation
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Company
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools is an education mangement & knowledge management platform & a school giving education to students.
10001+ employees
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2025-02-03
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