Counseling Department Chair (SY24-25, Internal Applicants Only)
Veritas Prep
Springfield, massachusetts
Purpose
The Counseling Department Chair is a counselor leader reporting to and collaborating closely with school leadership. They are responsible for creating a culture of high academic expectations and ensuring counselor support and development around mental health services. The Counseling Department Chair receives a stipend for additional work outside of their teaching role and hours.
What You’ll Do
- Set a vision and direction for the counseling team.
- Plan and lead weekly department meetings that support counselors with data analysis, case management, and build mental health service knowledge within the department.
- Meeting 1:1 with counselors to provide support and feedback.
- Plan and lead professional development for the counseling team.
- Serve as liaison between counselors and school leadership.
- Serve as the school's McKinney-Vento Liaison and work closely with our district...