Guidance Counselor

Job Location:

Schenectady-S@NE
- Schenectady, NY 12304, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $72,800.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage:
None, School Guidance Counselor

Retention bonus $5,000 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year)

Available shifts
- Monday
- Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends

As a School Guidance Counselor, you will provide a comprehensive school guidance program to students with special needs. You will provide counseling support to all students regarding their graduation requirements and transition plans. You will oversee all aspects of State Mandated testing system, and the development and maintenance of all student scheduling to ensure that they are receiving the services mandated in the individual education plan.

You will oversee the report card process ensuring that credits are assigned in accordance with all state education regulations. You will report to the Principal and will work onsite.

• Order, secure, score and organize the administration of all state mandated tests.
• Complete and maintain all students’ schedules
• Oversee the entire report card and five week interim process.
• Maintain all student transcripts
• Attend all High School student CSE meetings
• Review all student intake paperwork and schedule pre-meeting with homeroom teacher.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and structures.

• NYS certification as a school guidance counselor
• Masters Degree in School Counseling

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.