Under the direction of the Principal, directs, oversees, and manages the school-wide program of counseling services, student wellness, special education, career and technical education pathways/programs and student assessments and instruction; manages, supervises, evaluates and oversees all assigned school and student programs and personnel; and all other related areas.

• Build capacity of the counseling department to provide superior services to students’ in line with District goals and objectives.

• Leads planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the District’s certificated and classified counseling and special education departments including educational and administrative functions.

• Manages a comprehensive budget system for all departmental expenditures and revenues.

• Collaborates with the principal in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of the high school’s certificated and classified support staff.

• Develops the master schedule in cooperation with the high school principal.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the selection, development, implementation, training and support of instructional programs, materials and related tools.

• Meets periodically and as required with department staff and high school principal to monitor progress, implement programs and provide feedback.

• Serves as a liaison between parents, students’ and administration.

• Meets with college representatives and maintains positive relationships with key decision makers.

• Prepares and maintains current data and correspondence related to college and career planning.

• Hosts and facilities parent meetings as required.

• Supervises and mentors new teachers, counselors, and all other certificated specialists.

• Assists high school principal with the evaluation and supervision of certificated staff as assigned.

• Coordinates student recognition programs.
• Serves as Special Population Coordinator.
• Prepares and presents reports as directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Analyze individual and group training and program needs.

• Assess implement priorities effectively.

• Practice positive, effective interpersonal skills

• Be well organized and neat in maintaining a professional work environment.

• Supervise and evaluate personnel effectively.

• Prepare comprehensive, comprehensible recommendations and reports.

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct a wide variety of instructional applications for educational and administrative purposes.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Meet schedules and timelines.

• Operate office equipment competently.

• Knowledge of Google Suite and MS office platforms/programs.

A Master’s Degree in Pupil Personnel Services, Educational Administration or related field and possession of an administrative credential and/or registration in an accredited administrative credential program.  Experience as both a high school counselor and assistant principal is highly desirable.

Possesses a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.