School Counselor- Anticipated

School Counselor

The School Counselor serves as a student advocate in the interrelated areas of personal development, social growth and educational planning; assists students in overcoming problems that may impede learning; guides and supports students in making educational, occupational and life plans.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide support tailored to individual student needs as specified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students, parents and staff.
• Works with students in groups and/or on an individual basis in the solution of difficulties such as, home and family relations, health, emotional growth and stability, character education and improvement of social skills.
• Acts as the student advocate in the school environment with the school committee on special education, home school, host school and BOCES staff and administration.
• Serves as liaison with various outside agencies, such as social, legal and mental health to gain and provide information or initiate referrals as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with all of the component school districts.
• Acts as a collaborative partner with the classroom teacher by assisting in behavioral planning to maximize educational opportunities and maintain the student in the least restrictive environment.
• Confers with parents as required to obtain relevant information, provide resources and strategies to ensure support of the student's IEP objectives.
• Provides career guidance and counseling; helps students evaluate career interests and choices.
• Disseminates information regarding vocational education and career opportunities.
• May plan guidance field trips to schools, colleges and industry for interested student.
• Assists and supports the preparation and processing of college, scholarship, and employment applications, student portfolios, and resumes.
• Works in conjunction with administration to schedule, order and administer NYS regents exams.
• Provides student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Board's policy on school records.
• Maintains student records and reports and protects confidentiality. Responsible for official student transcripts.
• In conjunction with administration, help to develop the master schedule.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor, the Building Principal, and/or the School Superintendent.

Terms of Employment: 10-month position Salary:
Starting at $45,600 per UBTA salary schedule/contract

Job Qualifications:

New York State Counselor Certification required.

Application Procedure:
Apply online