About The Position

Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: 2026 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDANCE COUNSELOR HIGH SCHOOL 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.
  • Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s) . Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s). We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account or you can upload using the physical document.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a High School setting (i.e., experience conducting credit reviews, an understanding of graduation requirements and diploma types, etc.) is preferred.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure students are enrolled in the appropriate classes and assessments needed for graduation.
  • Verify graduation requirements for students eligible for summer graduation.
  • Complete the graduation screen in Infinite Campus for summer graduates.
  • Conduct credit reviews as needed.
  • Review and complete paperwork for special and traditional appeals, exemptions, and superintendent determinations for graduation.
  • 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.
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