SADN0318806-0059
2024-09-03T00:00:00
2024-09-06T00:00:00
Position Title: School Counselor (7-12) for Maternity LeaveSchool: Jr. / Sr. High SchoolEffective: On or about September 3, 2024 to on or about November 22, 2024 (with some required summer work effective 7/1/24)Classification: Instructional - 10 months with additional required summer workContract Aligned to: Saugerties Teachers’ AssociationImmediately Responsible to: Building Principal and Director of PPSMinimum Qualifications:Required: Must possess a valid NYS School Counselor CertificatePhilosophical compatibility with the stated mission and goals of the School DistrictPreferred: Ability to speak a second languageSuccessful prior experienceSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. Job Summary or Functions:Guidance counselors coordinate educational programs and provide guidance to students enabling them to successfully work through those social, emotional, and academic issues common to their developmental stage. School counselors work in a cooperative relationship with parents, teachers and other professionals as they guide young people through a planned course of study appropriate to their individual needs, interests and long-range objectives. School counselors administer and interpret tests, surveys, inventories and assessments to assist students in understanding more about themselves and the options that will be available to them in the world beyond school.Specific Responsibilities:Assists students in evaluating students' aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.Assists in the scheduling of classes.Obtains and disseminates information regarding occupational opportunities to students and to classes studying occupations.Assists students with admissions, scholarship and identifying employment opportunities.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.Researches educational and career opportunities, and coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and business and community organizations for the purpose of providing information, and making recommendations.Assists with the registration and orientation of students who are new to the school regarding procedures and educational opportunities.Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.Serves as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.Plans and coordinates field trips to institutions of higher learning, businesses and other organizations related to guidance responsibilities.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. Counsel students on an individual basis regarding issues such as home and family relations, making healthy life choices, academic and social/emotional development. Encourage student participation in school and community activities to foster student growth. Provide short-term, solution-focused counseling on an individual and group basis, according to need.Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Evaluation: The evaluation of the person filling this position is conducted by a Certified Administrator according to the current Bargaining Agreement and APPR plan.
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Saugerties Central School District
Mid-Hudson Valley
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