Holy Cross Preparatory Academy (HCPA), an independent preparatory high school in Delran, NJ has
an opening for a Director of Guidance.

 

REPORTS TO: Principal

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum experience as determined by the Principal

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in school guidance counseling

• New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Student Personnel Services endorsement or
  eligibility preferred

• Broad knowledge of testing and evaluation, theories of individual and group guidance
  techniques, elementary/secondary school guidance program design, and career/educational
  information and placement

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and
  community groups and organizations

• Proficiency in use of Naviance

• Demonstrated leadership capability

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Required criminal history background check

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains student records and ensures their confidentiality

• Provides information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and
  scholarships, as well as to potential employers

• Works closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing
  information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students

• Assists in the organization and administration of standardized test programs

• Works with the guidance counselor to schedule students for classes

• Arranges for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted
  deficiencies

• Maintains a professional office environment

• Assists in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and
  implementation of new course offerings

• Provides guidance for social and emotional learning (SEL)

• Directs students toward vetted external professional mental health services when required

• Coordinates student academic support services