School Counselor JobID: 6068

• Position Type:

  Regional Summer School/ Related Services Provider

• Date Posted:

  1/30/2025

• Location:

  BOCES District Office

• Date Available:

  07/01/2025

• Closing Date:

  02/28/2025

    

  School Counselor - Regional Summer School July 07 - August 22, 2025

  Position PurposeUnder the general supervision of the Principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information educational opportunities; and assist students in developing educational and occupational goals and plans.Essential Performance Responsibilities

  · Assists Regional Summer School office staff with the planning and opening of the summer school office.

  · Assists students in making course and subject selections, as well as with evaluating career interests and choices.

  · Assists in the scheduling of classes during the specified enrollment period for regional summer school.

  · Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.

  · Assists with the registration and orientation for regional summer school.

  · Assists with the regional summer school dropout prevention efforts.

  · Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.

  · Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to districts for course scheduling and grade reporting.

  · Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training when applicable.

  Additional Duties

  · Performs other related tasks as assigned by the administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

  · Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

  Equipment

  · Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

  Travel Requirements

  · Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  · Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.

  · Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.

  · Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.

  · Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

  · Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

  · Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

  · Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

  · Ability to organize and coordinate work.

  · Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

  · Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

  · Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  · Works in standard office and school building environments.

  Certification/License

  · New York State Certification as a School Counselor.

  · Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

  Education

  · Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

  · Masters Degree preferred.

  Experience

  · Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

  For more information and to apply, please visit:

  https://www.applitrack.com/herkimerboces/onlineapp

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