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Supervisor, School Counseling

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 0665 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Supervisor, School Counseling GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the associate superintendent, Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement (OSFSE), develops, coordinates, implements, administers, and evaluates a comprehensive program of school counseling. Serves as a liaison to Montgomery County government, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), institutions of higher education, community service agencies, and businesses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of relevant MSDE and MCPS policies, regulations and procedures as related to school counseling. Thorough knowledge of school counseling program design, delivery, and management models and processes. Knowledge of career and technology education and college planning. Thorough knowledge of developmental, ethnic minorities, and linguistic needs of students. Ability to competently and constructively communicate with parents, local, national, and international agencies. Ability to manage office staff, records, financial accounts, and grant funding. Ability to lead and motivate staff, to plan and implement professional development activities, use standard computer technology to maintain enrollment information and provide information to schools. . Skilled in staff and program supervision, and adult training techniques. Excellent human relations skills to establish good relationships in a diverse school, community environment. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills to speak effectively to synthesize and summarize information to both large and small groups.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling, and/or educational program and policy development. Doctorate preferred. Minimum of five years experience as aschool counselor with demonstrated leadership in assessing student needs throughplanning, developing and implementing, evaluating programs, and in planning and conducting staff training for professional development. Three years administrative and/or supervisory experience required, and five years of successful school counseling experience. Three years experience working with students and parents from other cultures. Or any combination of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for school counselor and supervisor of school counseling services. Meets state certification for Administrator I. Completion of OAT I or II, or completion within one-year of the position start date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Evening or weekend work as needed especially during peak enrollment periods.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and coordinates in-service professional development activities and workshops.

Schedules courses, evaluates student progress and builds plans for academic and post high school success.

Reviews and sets school counseling priorities.

Cooperates with local and national government agencies.

Prepares reports, and disseminates information regarding the trends identified by school counselors.

Assists in the selection of secondary resource counselors and of elementary and secondary school counselors (K to12) and supports principals in the evaluation of counselors.

Monitors the implementation of school counseling programs, and confers with staff to provide feedback for essential program improvements.

Prepares grant applications and manages program financial operations, approving and monitoring budget.

Supervises the staff responsible for counseling and advising of students..

Interviews, hires, elects, supervises, and evaluates counseling staff.

Maintains and disseminates annual enrollment data pertaining to counseling the counseling program¿s effectiveness, college enrollment and scholarship monies.

Assesses needs for school counseling services, which will enable students to achieve to their fullest potential in the educational program, K to 12.

Establishes a school counseling philosophy, goals and objectives, and program for each educational level, along with models for the delivery of services.

Designs and develops a program and makes regular improvements to assure high quality school counseling.

Supports the principal in the evaluation of resource counselors and school counselors, by providing feedback regarding performance.

Plans, develops, and coordinates credit and noncredit courses and workshops for counselors and school based administrators to support school counseling program implementation.

Liaise with external partners that may serve as academic and behavioral health resources for counselors to use with students and parents.

Evaluates the unit programs, plans for, and implements improvements as needed.

Conducts school site visits, and shares information with school principals and the Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement, as appropriate.

Maintains liaison with the MSDE, colleges and universities, and professional organizations, carrying out collaborative efforts that will be beneficial to MCPS students.

Writes grant applications, manages monetary funds, and is well-informed about financial policies and procedures, and systems.

Trains staff members in policies and procedures related to school counseling.

Serves as a resource to parents who have questions/issues regarding school counseling and resolves their issues/complaints.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 7/2009
Date(s) Revised: 3/2012, 3/2017
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.