Guidance Director

The director has the overall responsibility for guiding the personnel in any guidance and counseling office. Specifically, s/he:       

·         Reviews, adjusts and improves the guidance and counseling program each year.

·         Meets with parents about their children’s concern.

·         Meets with students

·         Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationship with staff.

·         Attends national and regional conferences

·         Attends administrative meetings

·         Prepares reports

·         Attends meetings with guidance personnel

·         Provides counseling to advisers of students

·         Prepares yearly budget plan

·         Anticipates expenses

·         Approves all expenditures from the guidance and counseling budget

The responsibilities of the director are numerous and wide ranging. She frequently wears multiple hats, i.e. teacher, coach, dorm parent, advisor, committee member, and administrator. Such a varied and professional life is its own reward.

A strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, flexibility, ease and experience with computers and willingness to coordinate efforts with others will be important qualifications for the director. Enthusiasm for teaching adolescents and working with parents is also essential.