Description
This is an annual internal posting for current NAPS faculty members. The following position is stipended per the NATA contract and is for the school year only.

Job Goal:        To supervise and administer the high school guidance program and to perform other related duties.

Supervision:   Reports to the building principal or designee.

Performance Responsibilities:

1.     Assume complete responsibility for supervising and administering the overall operation of the guidance department.

2.     Supervise and direct all guidance department staff members.

3.     Evaluate guidance personnel as directed by the principal.

4.     Collaborate with colleagues regularly to ensure improved academic, behavioral, and SEL outcomes for students.

5.     Formulate and administer the guidance department budget.

6.     Assume responsibility for the compilation, maintenance, and interpretation of all pupil records, test results, and reports.

7.     Assess, on a formal and regular basis, all guidance services.

8.     Counsel students individually and in groups.

9.     Assist in planning and conducting group guidance activities in the classroom.

10.  Coordinate and implement Massachusetts-recommended college and career planning frameworks and systems (MyCAP, etc.)

11.  Participate in Student Support Team meetings regularly to assist in the coordination of targeted interventions and address school-wide issues of climate and culture.

12.  Work with other school personnel to ensure proper placement of all students into appropriate and to assist students in reaching academic goals.

13.  Refer students and families to other services and agencies within and outside of the school system as needed.

14.  Advise the principal and school leadership on matters pertaining to the program of studies, extracurricular opportunities, and community partnerships.

15.  Coordinate and administer standardized testing as directed by the principal (SAT, PSAT, ACT, etc.)

16.  Participate in planning and implementation of orientation programming for new students.

17.  Participate in planning and implementation of school visits by students from feeder schools.

18.  Conduct comprehensive outreach and communication with families regarding opportunities for students.

19.  Assist with the preparation of the master schedule.

20.  Assume responsibility of keeping up-to-date professionally by reading widely, attending professional meetings, visiting other school systems, taking courses at accredited colleges or universities, and any other means that will contribute to professional growth.

21.  Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

The Committee's policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Requirements
Required:        Massachusetts certification as a guidance counselor. Minimum of three years’ experience as a counselor.              

Physical Requirements:                 The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary.  Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects.  The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally.  There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines. 

Environmental Conditions:           The occupant is required to work indoors.  The regular chemical solvents are toners, inks, and cleaning fluids.

Anticipated Start Date:
The week of August 26, 2024.

Salary
Stipend per the NATA contract

Contact
Charlene Volff
Phone: 413-776-1458
Fax: 413-776-1685
cvolff@napsk12.org
10 Main Street, Second Floor, North Adams, MA 01247