PERN0375260-0059
2026-09-01T00:00:00
2026-05-15T00:00:00
The Peru Central School District expects to appoint individuals to the following position for the 2026 - 2027 school year: 1.0 FTE School Counselor Anticipated Assignment: K - 12 Program Elementary assignment, currently Responsibilities May Include: Develop and implement IEP counseling services tailored to individual student needs. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to support student achievement. Conduct assessments and interpret test results to identify student needs. Provide individual and group counseling sessions. Address and support student mental health and behavioral issues. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of IEPs. Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress and counseling sessions. Offer crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed. Stay current with best practices in school counseling and special education. Observe children during classroom instruction Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, problems, or special needs Ensure curriculum addresses both the academic and the developmental needs of students Help students to understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems Provide the tools to enhance students' personal, behavioral, social, and academic growth Provide students with life skills to deal with various obstacles and situations Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, medical professionals, and social workers Conduct group and single counseling sessions and classroom guidance lessons Assist in the routine management of the SchoolTool student management system Actively participate in crisis intervention Participate in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance program services Other duties per contract Qualifications: NYS certification in school counseling. Strong understanding of IEP processes and special education laws. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Additional Information: Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development opportunities. Supportive work environment with a focus on student success.
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