SCDN0326952-0059
2025-08-01T00:00:00
2025-01-15T00:00:00
STEAM School Guidance Counselor (STEAM Regional High School) - SCSD Job Num. 2300288463Job Number 2300288463 Please apply at OLAS and our Careers site: www.syracusecityschools.com/jobs.ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:The Syracuse City School District is continuing a standard of excellence in innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color. OVERVIEW:The city of Syracuse, the Syracuse City School District, Onondaga County and Onondaga, Cortland and Madison County BOCES are collaborating on the region's first ever STEAM high school. The high school will offer a rigorous academic curriculum with a focus on STEAM. The school will be open to students from the SCSD as well as from the OCM BOCES component school districts. A key element to the success of the high school will be the business partnerships. In Central New York there is a unique opportunity for collaboration amongst all stakeholders with an interest in a thriving urban core. Working in collaboration with CenterState CEO and MACNY, this high school will bring together the top companies and arts organizations in the respective fields of STEAM. These industry leaders will provide us with their expertise as well as in areas of mentoring, internships and job shadows. Central New York's colleges and universities have some of the greatest resources available in all of the STEAM disciplines. Our students will be able to take advantage of these resources and in some cases take college courses alongside university and college students. The school will offer programming in Animation and Game Design, Business Entrepreneurship, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Entertainment Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Semiconductor Microchip Technology, and the Fine Arts. (Visual and Performing). Our IDEAL Candidate WILL:Be passionately committed to urban and suburban education.Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels.Demonstrate a commitment to serving urban and suburban students, schools and communities, and to closing achievement gaps.Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in school and within the district.Be culturally responsive to students, families and our communities.Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban and suburban school environment.Our IDEAL Candidate will SPECIFICALLY:Report to the building Principal and will work with the Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling.Deliver performance-based objectives and outlines following NYSED guidelines and requirements.Be willing to invite and host industry professionals into the classroom to engage and support the program consistently and on a variety of levels.Attend meetings and trainings per requirements of school Principal and the school district.Work both independently and as part of a team.Work effectively with students, peers, parents and within the community.Ensure all students have a minimum of 60 hours of authentic work-based-learning experiences.Will be a role model and will actively model students how to behave professionally on a daily basis.Update and maintain an industry relevant Employability Profile.Participate in various student recruitment events for the STEAM Regional High School.Engage in professional development regarding a variety of effective pedagogy practices. Essential ResponsibilitiesSchool counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. School counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve success in school. School counselors align with the school's mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This mission is accomplished through the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, developmental and systematic school counseling program. The ASCA National Standards in the academic, career, and personal/social domains are the foundation of their work. School/District Guidance CurriculumThe school counselor establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program.Academic skills supportOrganizational, study and test-taking skillsEducation in understanding self and othersCoping strategiesPeer relationships and effective social skillsCommunication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolutionCareer awareness, exploration and planningSubstance abuse educationMulticultural/diversity awareness Individual Student PlanningGoal-setting/decision-making: The school counselor accurately interprets test results and other student data. The counselor also assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.Academic planningDevelop, review, and revise a career and educational plan for each studentMonitor and advise students and parents as to progress toward promotion and graduationPrepare students for transition to next level (middle to high school, high school to post high school)Postsecondary planningEducation in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknessesTransition planning Responsive ServicesIndividual and small group counseling:The school counselor provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students.The school counselor consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary.Individual/family/school crisis interventionPeer facilitationConsultation/collaboration:Referrals to community agencies: System SupportProfessional Practices and Development: The school counselor adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.Consultation, collaboration, and teaming: The school counselor coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.Cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.Communicate with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students as to the role of the school counselor in the overall educational process.Program management and operation: Make self-visible in school by participating in a variety of activities that contribute to the school’s effectiveness.Participate in school decision making and in activities which contribute to the effectiveness of the school. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in their subject area, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed professionals from other states may qualify for reciprocityProven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred)Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)Minimum of two years' successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.Please note that New York State requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 for certification, and one hired, this proof will be kept on file in the Office of Human Resources. Once offered, you will be required to declare that all previous obligations with an employing school district have been met and you are not seeking this position with the intent of resigning from a previous commitment in which you have not served. The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.00 to the candidate. For further details on our expectations for education professionals explore the SCSD Teaching and Learning Framework. (https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder9565/Building%20Leadership%20Framework.pdf) SALARY/SALARY RANGE:The current starting salary range for STEAM Regional High School Guidance Counselor is based in the Unit 1 Contractual Agreement. Salary is based on experience and may range from $53000-$82901. Job Number 2300288463 Please apply at our Careers site: www.syracusecityschools.com/jobs.
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Syracuse City School District
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