What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL COUNSELOR - LEAVE REPLACEMENT position at Schenectady City School District?
Position Title
School Counselor - Leave Replacement
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary / Pay Scale
269.16- 277.28 per day
Job Description
School Counselor Leave Replacement (anticipated coverage dates : 05 / 2025 - 10 / 08 / 2025)
School Counselors are first and foremost advocates for students, who guide students through their academic journey, providing support to maximize student potential. They work closely with students, families, the community at large, and other educators to create a system where students will acquire the skills and knowledge to be civically-minded, critical thinking members of society, who are also college and / or career ready.
A school counseling candidate for any Schenectady City School District School, is a candidate who possesses an asset-based, equity mind-set that focuses on supporting students through a myriad of direct, and indirect services. The ideal candidate possesses experience with restorative justice, social emotional development, conflict resolution, interactive journaling, and can successfully support students in identifying their unique skills and aptitudes for a successful high school journey.
In addition to the typical skills found within the school counseling profession, a successful candidate would possess :
- Foundational knowledge & experience with Restorative Justice
- Experience in helping students explore, engage in, and navigate interactive journaling or anger management
- An ability to lead students through analysis of their 4-year planning for high school, and individual academic planning
- A strength in building relationships and working collaboratively with students, families, community members, administration, faculty and staff
- Strong foundational principles in the form of anti-racism, inclusivity, trauma-sensitivity, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- A strengths-based, advocacy approach for students in their work
- A demonstrated ability to take initiative, yet work collectively to ensure program success
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Excellent interpersonal relations, as well as organizational, oral and written communication skills
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Application Procedure
About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.
Job Category
PPS Staff
Job Location
Schenectady HS
