E. O. Smith High School

Position Title: Director of School Counseling
Reports To: Principal / Superintendent of Schools
Location: E. O. Smith High School
Employment Type: Full-Time-12 months

Beginning: July 1, 2026

Job Goal

The Director of School Counseling provides strategic leadership to develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive, student-centered school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, E. O. Smith High School's Vision of the Graduate, and Region 19's mission and theory of action. The director ensures equitable access to rigorous academic opportunities, postsecondary readiness, and social-emotional supports for all students, while leveraging data systems, technology, and emerging tools to improve student outcomes and departmental effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the school leadership team, contributing to school-wide planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that support student success
• Ensure that all students receive developmentally appropriate academic planning, career exploration, and postsecondary readiness support.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district policies related to student rights, confidentiality, and equitable access to education, including FERPA, IEPs, and 504 plans.
• Monitor the master schedule, Coordinate state and local assessments (e.g., PSAT/SAT, AP, NGSS) in collaboration with school administration, and oversee grade reporting processes
• Utilize systems such as PowerSchool and other data tools to monitor graduation requirements, course enrollment, and student progress.
• Supervise concurrent and early college programs, including on-campus and partner coursework; oversee NCAA eligibility, postsecondary applications, scholarships, and career/technical pathways.
• Foster strong partnerships with colleges, universities, community organizations, and workforce partners to expand student opportunities.
• Oversee the school counseling department budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources aligned with program goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders regarding counseling services, programs, and procedures

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in School Counseling from an approved counselor education program.
• Valid Connecticut certification in School Counseling (067) and Intermediate Administration or Supervisor (092).
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful full-time experience as a school counselor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counseling theory and practice, school law, supervision, data-informed decision-making, and student-centered systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, culturally responsive practices, and inclusive school communities.
• Experience or demonstrated capacity to leverage technology and AI tools to enhance counseling programs and operational efficiency.

Salary

In accordance with the agreement between the Region 19 Board of Education and the Region 19 Administrative Association ($134,319-$149,243).

Equity and Inclusion Statement

E. O. Smith High School is committed to achieving and sustaining a diverse, equitable and just educational community. This includes our pledge to:

• Embrace diversity in its broadest sense, by respecting diversity of viewpoints and experience, by expanding diversity in our teaching staff, and by providing a curriculum which includes the history, experience, accomplishments, and cultural richness of BIPOC individuals and communities in America.
• Identify and pursue the work necessary to realize equity of access and opportunity for all our students.
• Confront and dedicate ourselves to eradicating discrimination and intolerance directed against members of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, our students with disabilities, and any members of our community who are survivors of unjust and inequitable practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Region 19 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.