PCRN0265850-0059
2023-05-01T00:00:00
2023-04-14T00:00:00
It is anticipated that the following full-time positions are available for the 2023-2024 school year effective September 1, 2023 Elementary School Counselor – (2)The Elementary School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports PCRUFSD students in the areas of academic achievement, individual student planning, and personal and social development. The incumbent also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners. Incumbent reports to the school principal, while receiving technical assistance, guidance and instruction while working in coordination with the Director of Guidance. Additionally, the incumbent works closely with faculty and staff of the elementary schools, PCRUFSD central administration, and various social services agencies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and ManagementUses data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluates the program’s impact on the school’s instructional goals.Collaborates on the development and management of the comprehensive school counseling program with the school administrator or instructional leader.Communicates and shares the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to stakeholders including students, families and community partners.Develops and maintains a written plan for effective delivery of the school counseling programs based on the PCRUFSD Guidance Counselor Strategic Plan and aligned with the America School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Standards for School Counseling Programs.Uses the majority of the time (80%) to provide direct services to students through preventive and responsive services, including individual student planning, and uses the remaining time in development and management, system support and accountability.Preventative and Responsive ServicesDesigns, implements and assesses the guidance curriculum.Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students’ personal, social and academic concerns.Consults with families and staff to appraise student needs and interests and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.Plans, coordinates and provides classroom group guidance sessions to meet the identified guidance and counseling competencies in the areas of academic achievement, educational development, and personal and social development.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 school crisis team.Individual Student PlanningPrepares students for the transition to the next level: middle school, activities and options.Plans and coordinates programs such as career fairs, test preparation, improved/perfect attendance celebrations and other extensions of the counseling program.Uses individual student planning activities and classroom guidance to assist students in navigating educational and community experiences that support their needs and develop their potential.Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational planning.System SupportUses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families and community partners; these strategies should reflect recognition of and respect for each individual and promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures.Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process.Serves as liaison between social services agencies and personnel from the various schools.Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data.Provides in-service training on topics related to the school counseling program and supporting student achievement.AccountabilityConducts at minimum a yearly program audit to review the extent and quality of program implementation.Prepares and submits a variety of reports and data, to ensure fulfillment of established program requirements.Uses all available data, including academic grades, discipline referrals and attendance data, to identify students in need and to deliver services.Interprets tests, student data and other assessment results appropriately within the counseling environment for the purpose of developing and implementing academic plans for individual students.QualificationsThe position requires current NYS certification as a School Guidance Counselor. The ability to communicate orally and in writing is a critical qualification for this position. Bilingual-Spanish extension is preferred.Applications must be submitted before April 15, 2023. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS-https://www.olasjobs.org/jobs?keyword=®ion=01). Applications will only be accepted via OLAS. Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.
Counselor
Port Chester-Rye
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed