The Supervisor of School Counselors provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the district’scomprehensive school counseling program. This position ensures that counseling services support students’ academicachievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. The Supervisor works collaboratively withschool leaders, district departments, and community partners to implement best practices aligned with state standardsand the district’s strategic goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The list below is intended to describe the essential duties performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of allresponsibilities and/or required duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Provide leadership and supervision to school counselors across elementary, middle, and high schools. Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program aligned to the. American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Model and Ohio standards. Monitor and support counselors in delivering services related to academic planning, social-emotional support, andpostsecondary readiness. Use data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Provide coaching, professional development, and evaluation for school counselors. Collaborate with principals and district leaders to align counseling services with school improvement plans. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to counseling services, student services, andmental health. Support crisis response and intervention efforts in coordination with school leadership and student support teams. Lead initiatives related to equity, access, and student well-being. Facilitate partnerships with community agencies, higher education institutions, and workforce organizations. Manage budgets, resources, and program implementation for the counseling department. Assist in recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse, highly qualified school counselors. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION LEVEL:Master’s degree in School Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related field. EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school counselor. Demonstrated experience in leadership, program coordination, or supervision. LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION:Valid Ohio School Counselor license. Valid Ohio Administrator License (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe)State credentialed as an Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) Evaluator (or have the ability toobtain the credentialing within a specified timeframe)PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION LEVEL - Training in trauma-informed practices, mental health supports, and crisis intervention. EXPERIENCE:Prior experience supervising or coaching school counselors. Experience in an urban school district. Experience designing and implementing district-wide initiatives. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge:Deep understanding of comprehensive school counseling programs and best practices. Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned function. Knowledge of Ohio graduation requirements and college/career readiness indicators. Knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks, including FAFSA, career pathways, and postsecondaryplanning. Familiarity with student information systems and counseling-related reporting tools. Skills:Demonstrated supervisory skills to effectively manage daily operations and administration of assigned tasked. Written and computer skills necessary to maintain various records. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Abilities:Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address various concerns in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team. Ability to support culturally responsive practices and equitable student outcomes. Ability to analyze student data and translate it into actionable strategies. Columbus City Schools (CCS)