2026 Summer School/Hourly - Guidance Counselor - Grades 7 - 8 RB# 25-387

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: 2026 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM/ HOURLY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR GRADES 7- 8 Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have New York State certification in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
Priority in the selection of counselors will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School counselors in order of summer school seniority.
Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting.
Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Middle School setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teachers to provide guidance lessons and information.
Review the status of students as it pertains to academic and behavioral progress.
Assist students with personal and social issues which impede learning.
Provide counseling for students in the areas of self-esteem, communication skills, decision–making, and relationship skills.
Develop resources to assist students in learning educational survival skills, including study skills and conflict resolution strategies.
Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer school program.
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.
Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.