School Counselor

Southern Westchester Boces • Rye Brook, NY

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About The Position

The School Counselor at Southern Westchester BOCES plays a crucial role in supporting students' academic and personal development. This position focuses on helping students develop essential skills for academic success, guiding them in setting and achieving their academic and career goals, and facilitating their transition to post-secondary opportunities. The counselor will also collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the overall counseling program within the district.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Certification as School Counselor.
• Knowledge of APPR & Common Core Standards.
• Competency with eSchool Data program.
• Knowledge of graduation requirements, pathways, and credentials.
• Must possess excellent clinical, verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large demographic group of diversified students and have knowledge and exposure to social and cultural foundations.
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, school personnel and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Helping students develop skills needed for academic success including advocacy.
• Assessing students' abilities and interests and supporting them in developing academic and career goals.
• Collaborating on the design of the Master Schedule.
• Supporting students with post-secondary transition; knowledge of college and vocational programs as well as Access-VR preferred.
• Supporting students in using self-regulation and conflict resolution skills when social and behavioral issues arise.
• Collaborating on the District Wide Counseling Plan.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed