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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES SCHOOL COUNSELOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL in Albion, New York
SCHOOL COUNSELOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Albion CSD
324 East Avenue
Albion , NY 14411
Certified - Teaching - Guidance/School Counselor {GUID}
Job Number 3300046384
Start Date
Open Date 03/22/2024
Closing Date 04/29/2024
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Albion Central School District
324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411
School Counselor - Middle School
Anticipated Start Date August 1, 2024
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification as a School Counselor
Experience working with students from various demographic groups
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Middle School Counselor is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the academic, social and career development needs of students enrolled in the Albion Central School District. Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and/or District Administrator.
Development and Management
Uses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program's impact on the school's instructional goals
Uses the majority of the time (80%) to provide direct services to students through preventive and responsive services, individual student planning, and uses the remaining time in development and management, system support and accountability
Preventative and Responsive Services
Designs, implements and assesses the comprehensive counseling plan
Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students' academic, social and personal concerns
Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational interventions
Assesses student needs and makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs
Intervenes during crisis situations and participates on school crisis team
Individual Student Planning
- Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. Participates in school management teams in order to advocate for students' needs and provide guidance for school staff
System Support
Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual
Promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse population and cultures.
Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process
Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data
Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement
Collaborate with building administration each year to develop a comprehensive schedule suited to students' needs as a whole and individual
Accountability
Prepares and submits a variety of requested reports and data, to ensure fulfillment of established program requirements
Uses all available data including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data, to identify students in need and to deliver recommended services
Desired Qualities
Focus on students and their individual needs
Act with kindness and compassion
Demonstrate integrity
Commit to continuous growth and improvement
Collaborate with all stakeholders
Requirements
NYS Certification for School Counselor
Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; Drug Testing; current TB test; current Physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment
Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; up to 5 additional summer days at per diem rate; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA Contract (Step 1 - $49,037)
Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA Contract
ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Salary: From 49037.00
Salary Competitive Y
Position Status Full time
Start Date 08/01/24
Required Certification Type School Counselor {2030}
Additional Job Information
INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER POSTING CLOSES AND APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED
Contact Person's Name Cindy Ishmael
Contact Person's Title Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Contact Person's Phone 5855892055
Contact Person's Email cishmael@albionk12.org
Job Posting Link https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities