Middle School (6-8) Counselor LTS

The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is seeking candidates for the following positions:

Middle School (6-8) Counselor

Long Term Substitute

(Maternity Leave 4/1/25-6/27/25)

• Leave of Absence positions: April 1, 2025-June 27, 2025
• Understanding of School Counseling and adolescent development
• Candidate must be flexible, pleasant, patient, compassionate, and work as a team player
• Willingness to collaborate with the Professional Learning Team is necessary.
• Salary $226/day

NYS School Counselor Certification required (Internship Certificate will be considered)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Middle School Counselor to join our team to fill a maternity leave through the end of the 24-25 school year. The ideal candidate will provide academic, emotional, and social support to students, guiding them in their personal development and helping them navigate the challenges of middle school.

**Objectives of This Role:**

• Create a supportive environment for students

• Address and manage parent concerns

• Balance academic growth with emotional development in student life

• Promote a school-wide culture of support and care

• Ensure the student body demonstrates maturity and respect

**Responsibilities:**

• Collaborate with administration, counseling staff and teachers to maintain a high-quality program

• Assess student interests and abilities through individual planning

• Facilitate discussions and conflict resolution between students, teachers, and parents

• Provide counseling and resources to individual students, small groups, and classrooms

• Organize events to raise student awareness of social issues

• Report on student well-being to the administration

• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed

• Facilitate workshops on topics such as college readiness, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of counseling sessions and student progress

**Skills and Qualifications:**

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field

• New York State Certification (or Certificate of Internship) as a School Counselor

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student populations

• Experience in a school setting preferred

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Comfort in leading conflict resolution and crisis management sessions

• Collaborative and inspirational mindset

• Ability to lead and advise

• Understanding of youth/adolescent psychology

• Capacity to assess academic achievement and capabilities

Additional Requirements:

• Carries out any other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education

Job Details:

• 7.5-hour day, following the published Red Jacket school calendar for 2024-2025

• Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with less than required attributes or disabilities to perform the essential functions to expectations

Salary:

• $223 per day

Application Deadline: March 16, 2025

Applications will be reviewed and screenings completed as candidates apply

EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer