School Counselor

About the role

Position: 1.00 FTE School Counselor at Midlakes Education Center.

Responsibilities

• Ability to collaborate and consult with educational team members, parents, and component districts to create a safe and supportive learning environment
• Collaborate with educational team members, parents, and staff to identify environmental factors that may be impacting learning
• Work with team members and building personnel to provide targeted interventions
• Maintain knowledge of skills related to trauma, illness and grief
• Supporting the registration and scheduling of students within the school management system
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

Requirements

• Appropriate NYSED Certification – School Counselor
• Successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• Demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of many of the challenges facing youth and families and is committed to strengthening the connection between youth/families and schools
• Demonstrates the skills necessary for and an appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity as represented in the school community
• Ensures that confidentiality and privacy are maintained with respect to all communications and records, unless exempted by law

Pay

$52,341 - $61,805 (prorated), based on experience and demonstrated abilities.