Transition Counselor

Our Transition Counselor at The Norman Howard School will assist students and their families regarding academic, career, college, and vocational planning.

Job Responsibilities :

• Counsel students in the special education setting with academic, career & college goals.
• Develop & implement transition curriculum and related activities to include career interest inventories, career awareness resources, job skill development, transferable skills, academic & post-secondary related skills, self-advocacy, and goal setting. Transition curriculum delivered across high school grade levels in "push in" format.
• Conduct Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments, and annual guidance reviews with all students ages 12 , to include information pertaining to each student's strengths, challenges, interests, life skills, learning style, career goals, post-secondary plans, review of credits, course and diploma requirements.
• Collect and maintain college / vocational / career resource materials for use by students. Assist students in college searches and completion of applications, financial aid / scholarships, and students with disabilities information.
• Act as NHS liaison with ACCES VR, school district counselors / transition coordinators, and BOCES. Attend counseling & transition-related meetings monthly.
• Ensure secondary students are accumulating and earning necessary credits and coursework towards graduation.
• Consult and collaborate with staff regarding students' academic, social-emotional needs, strategies, and management plans
• Review 12th graders' IEPs and create an Exit Summary for each student.
• Attend CSE meetings for students in grades 9-12.
• Develop a master schedule, in collaboration with administration, and maintain class schedules for all students, ensuring compliance with graduation requirements.
• Plan and host transition-related events for students to learn about different careers through panel discussions and guest speakers.
• Plan and host scholarship / financial aid information night for parents of high school students.
• Develop and issue a transition newsletter for parents and students.
• Coordinate and chaperone students on visits to BOCES, colleges, career-related field trips and ACCES VR.
• Provide SAT / ACT information, registration and administration. Ensure that test accommodations are provided. Act as proctor for special tests.
• Maintain professional competence and skills through a variety of experiences including in-service education, consultation with administration and colleagues, independent study, membership in professional organizations and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in school sponsored activities and events.

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Salary : $48,253 - $61,197