Guidance Counselor Department Chairperson

**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**:The Guidance Chairperson is responsible for working collaboratively with the other guidance department counselors, building administrators, teachers and families in overseeing the function and efficiency of the buildings Comprehensive Guidance Program to ensure student success. The Department Chairperson will meet the needs of all students by working closely with other guidance counselors, the building administrators, teachers, parents, students and will provide access to all institutions and agencies in the community that will support student achievement. The guidance chairperson works directly with the guidance staff establishing duties and responsibilities to ensure student success, and simultaneously fulfills the role of a 1.0 guidance counselor.**EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:Work with other guidance counselors to implement a Comprehensive School Guidance Program that is delivered in accordance with the Rhode Island Framework for Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselors AssociationPromote and develop higher levels of cultural competence in all guidance staff and school personnel Ensure that new students and their families are properly welcomed into the school community and invited to participate in all activities held at the school to engage families as partners in educationWorks with advisories as a vehicle to implement and/or update ILPs and communicate to students their progress towards graduation Implement and maintain an early warning system to identify students at risk for graduation by continual review of attendance, discipline, and academic data with other counselorsDevelop student schedules, which include placement of students in appropriate classes to ensure college and career readiness as well to provide necessary interventions; analyze transcripts to allow access and opportunity to every student.Maintain accurate, secure files/records to ensure that they meet the PBGRs as required by the district and state including participating in portfolio review and portfolio presentations and accuracy of data reported to RIDE and the district with regard to student enrollment, academic progress, attendance, and reporting of Transformation data.Develop and maintain contact with families, making use of district translators whenever necessaryOversee the work of the guidance secretaryWork with other guidance staff and building leaders in planning school events Collaborates with the Systems Manager to analyze student dataUnderstands all reform initiatives and ensures that all students understand the graduation requirements. Provides opportunities for struggling students to attend ramp up programsOversee regular department meetings**IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF**:American School Counselors Association, Rhode Island School Counselors Association Standards and Curriculum The related laws of Rhode Island, the BEP and the policies, regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education The RI High School Regulations and graduation requirementsResponse to Intervention (academic and behavioral)Data analysisSkyward Student Information Management SystemProfessional Learning CommunitiesIndividual Student Learning PlansAdvisory ProgramsReporting requirements and knowledge of Priority Schools **EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS**:Experience in a leadership roleAbility to effectively communicate with staff, parents, and administrationAbility to work effectively along with all administrators in establishing and maintaining district plans for continuous improvement of student performanceExperience in a leadership roleAbility to effectively communicate with staff, parents, and administration**SKILLED AT**:Public speaking; writing; listening; problem solving; dispute resolution and providing directionAbility to communicate with other professionals in a respectful and productive mannerRespectful, sensitive and professional communication with family and communityAbility to work as a team with building faculty and district staffExcellence in problem solving and organization skillsTimely in the completion of tasks and paperwork requirementsCreative in solutions to problems and in the development of service models to meet the needs of studentsComplete requirements of job in a fast-pace environmentResearch and data analysisUse of technologyEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work**LICENSES/CERTIFICATE**:Valid Rhode Island Guidance Counseling certificate2 years teaching experience at a secondary levelBilingual skills preferredPossession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Rhode Island drivers license with a driving record acceptable to the district**COMPENSATION/BENEFITS**:Salary and benefits will be per Pawtucket Teachers Agreement, along with stipend as the Guidance Department Chairperson.THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQ