Fort Wayne Community Schools · 2 weeks ago
Secondary Level Office | Coordinator of School Counseling | Snider High School | 2025-2026
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Coordinator of School Counseling to plan, organize, coordinate and implement school counseling services. The role involves supervising personnel, evaluating the effectiveness of counseling programs, and ensuring student development and achievement through effective guidance and counseling activities.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate the educational effectiveness of school counseling Develop, implement and modify programs, services, policies and procedures to enhance the educational effectiveness of guidance services
Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor a variety of school counseling services to promote and enhance student development and achievement; monitor, assess, identify and respond to the needs, issues and problems of students; uses data to provide guidance and advisement to students regarding academics, course selections, schedules, and other academic matters
Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor personnel and processes that assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting personal, vocational and educational goals and objectives; assist students with developing educational, vocational and career plans and strategies; develop and implement individual student plans in accordance with identified issues, needs, goals and objectives
Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and conduct training and professional development activities for school counselors regarding assigned services; prepare and deliver oral presentations and explain related assessment, curriculum, plans, strategies, principles, theories, standards, guidelines, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques
Compile, review and analyze a variety of technical data and information related to counseling services and requirements for graduation
Research and maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices and standards related to guidance services and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, modify services to assure compliance with requirements
Coordinate and provide responsive services to students and parents through consultation, personal counseling and crisis counseling; refer students and families to school and community educational programs, services and educational and vocational resources according to identified needs, interests, goals and objectives
Evaluate the educational needs of students and make recommendations to parents, students and appropriate administrators concerning student placement/credit/course/graduation requirements; assist students with class registration, scheduling and program changes as needed
Coordinate and direct communications and information related to school counseling services, between counselors, teachers, administrators, staff, outside agencies, advisory councils, students, parents and the community; investigate, evaluate and resolve student, administrative and staff issues, conflicts and complaints in a proper and timely manner
Provide information and assistance to students to facilitate and enhance transitions from high school to post-secondary options (i.e. Further education, training, military, or employment)
Coordinate, conduct, oversee and participate in various school activities such as before and after school supervision, day and evening school programs and events, college and career ready activities and graduation
Coordinate and oversee Schools of Success counseling such as scheduling students to a School of Success, organizing and collaborating with teachers on student interventions, providing counseling to assist student achieving post-secondary goals
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned Provide information to the principal concerning performance issues with certified and non-certified staff. Provide input concerning hiring, employee evaluations, and discipline and employment procedures as requested
Attend and participate in professional learning activities as directed
Responsible for state and district level reports as assigned
Adhere to the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling and the American School Counselor Association Competences
Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit and must demonstrate participation in and contributions to the goals of district cross functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and graduate courses needed to meet educational licensing requirements
Three or more years counseling experience in a school setting
Strong planning, management, supervisory, analytical, computer organizational, and oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials, requirements, processes, policies, objectives and equipment applicable to assigned field
Licensed as a counselor in the State of Indiana by the State Department of Public Instruction
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Unassigned days
Basic Term Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
Retirement benefits
Company
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne Community Schools is a public school that offers educational courses and programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rosemary Shipman
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Benge
GEAR UP COORDINATOR of College and Career Readiness
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