School Counselor

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helping students develop skills needed for academic success including advocacy.
• Assessing students' abilities and interests and supporting them in developing academic and career goals.
• Collaborating on the design of the Master Schedule.
• Supporting students with post-secondary transition; knowledge of college and vocational programs as well as Access-VR preferred.
• Supporting students in using self-regulation and conflict resolution skills when social and behavioral issues arise.
• Collaborating on the District Wide Counseling Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New York State Certification as School Counselor.
• Knowledge of APPR & Common Core Standards.
• Competency with eSchool Data program.
• Knowledge of graduation requirements, pathways, and credentials.
• Must possess excellent clinical, verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large demographic group of diversified students and have knowledge and exposure to social and cultural foundations.
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, school personnel and community partners.