CHAN0264040-0000
2023-08-31T00:00:00
2023-04-30T00:00:00
The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving 3500 students in Westchester County. We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.Chappaqua CSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the anticipated probationary position of School Counselor at the secondary level beginning 8/31/2023.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Assist building and department leadership in developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the academic, social and career development needs of all students in CCSD.Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.Serves as a resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.Designs, implements and assesses the guidance curriculum.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 options.Plans, coordinates and provides the classroom guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, career and educational development, and personal and social development to assist students in developing decision-making skills and identifying life goals.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 the school crisis team.Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Collaborates with school leadership and classroom teachers to create a master schedule.Utilizes Infinite Campus system to schedule students. Certifications/Experience:NYS Counseling Certification required.Successful prior guidance experience at the secondary level preferred.This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional development and mentor support.Application deadline: ASAPSalary Range: $69,426 - $149,200OLAS Instructions: Please apply on OLAS for this position and through our website www.chappaquaschools.org (click the “Join Our Team” logo in the upper right corner of the home page).
Counselor
Chappaqua
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed