Elementary Counselor Coordinator - Central Office RB# 25-564

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR COORDINATOR CENTRAL OFFICE. The Elementary School Counselor Coordinator will develop, coordinate, support, and monitor the school counseling program for elementary schools across the district. The coordinator will ensure alignment with district goals and comprehensive counseling standards.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling Education
Current NYS Certificate in Counseling Education
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a school counselor in BPS

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership in program development and implementation
Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Experience designing and delivering professional development
Proficiency in identifying the programmatic and educational pathways for students with special needs
Experience implementing the Behavior Risk and Assessment Management (BRAM) and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale processes
Familiarity with SEL curriculum development and classroom lesson delivery

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, train, and support counselors with the district-wide High School Ahead application process and the state-mandated cumulative review process
Assist with planning and coordinating district-wide events, including the High School Showcase and the Middle School Showcase
Support elementary counselors in implementing Tier 1 (universal) and Tier 2 (targeted) supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework
Develop systems and tools to ensure consistency of counseling practices across elementary schools
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using data to inform improvements
Support elementary school counselors in coordinating myriad school counseling activities, including career fairs, high school information sessions, SEL lessons, restorative conferences, etc.
Design, plan, and facilitate professional development trainings for the School Counseling Department
Provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance to elementary school counselors
Develop and maintain a shared library of resources, tools, and best practices for counselors
Stay current on national and state trends in school counseling and SEL, and provide updates to staff
Create (and deliver, as required) a library of classroom presentations on the following topics: academic success, executive functioning skills, emotional self-regulation, positive coping skills, peer relationships, decision-making skills, etc.
Maintain program documentation, reports, and compliance requirements
Organize, maintain, and operate a resources page on the district Guidance Department website for students and families
Develop content for the School Counseling Department newsletter
Assist in developing district and departmental calendars, initiatives, and counseling priorities
Prepare reports and updates for district leadership
Establish and maintain community partnerships that support social-emotional learning and academic readiness
Organize, update, and maintain all elementary counselor resources & materials in the Counselors’ Shared Files
Work with district webmaster to publicize announcements and events through the district website
Prepare monthly status reports to be presented to district staff
Prepare other reports as requested
Maintain all files, records, reports, and documents in a safe, confidential, and efficient manner