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School Counselor (2019-2020)

Employer
Syracuse City School District
Location
Syracuse, NY, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title
School Counselor (2019-2020)

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District Name
Syracuse City School District

Certification(s)/Licensure(s) required

School Counselor

Posted on
Apr 15, 2019

Expiry Date
Until Filled

Job Description


ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is Building our Future by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve at a high level. Teaching and learning are our core business and we know that education is essential to improve future life opportunities for our students. We also recognize that strong leaders and teachers together have a profound impact on student achievement. With this in mind, we are seeking educators who are ready to partner with us and our community in ensuring a bright future for all students. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs and serves over 21,000 students in grades Pre K-12. 78% of SCSD students qualify for free or reduced lunch price, and approximately 20% are served by the Office of Special Education. 77% of the students in the school district are students of color.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. School counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve success in school. School counselors align with the school's mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This mission is accomplished through the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, developmental and systematic school counseling program. The ASCA National Standards in the academic, career, and personal/social domains are the foundation of their work.

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling

PURPOSE: To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and college and career opportunities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School Counselor will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • School/District Guidance Curriculum
    • The school counselor establishes the school counseling program and develops activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program.
    • Academic skills support
    • Organizational, study and test-taking skills
    • Education in understanding self and others
    • Coping strategies
    • Peer relationships and effective social skills
    • Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
    • Career awareness, exploration and planning
    • Substance abuse education
    • Multicultural/diversity awareness
  • Individual Student Planning
    • Goal-setting/decision-making:
      • The school counselor accurately interprets test results and other student data. The counselor also assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
    • Academic planning
    • Develop, review, and revise a career and educational plan for each student
    • Monitor and advise students and parents as to progress toward promotion and graduation
    • Prepare students for transition to next level (middle to high school, high school to post high school)
    • Postsecondary planning
    • Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
    • Transition planning
  • Responsive Services
    • Individual and small group counseling:
      • The school counselor provides individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
    • Individual/family/school crisis intervention
    • Peer facilitation
    • Consultation/collaboration:
      • The school counselor consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
    • Referrals to community agencies:
      • Make appropriate referrals of students and parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary
  • System Support
    • Professional Practices and Development:
      • The school counselor adheres to ethical standards of the counseling profession, and abides by the laws, policies, and procedures that govern the schools. The counselor also participates in professional associations and upgrades professional knowledge and skills when needed.
    • Consultation, collaboration, and teaming:
      • The school counselor coordinates all counseling services for students and assists with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
    • Cooperate and collaborate with other professionals in enhancing the education of students.
    • Communicate with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students as to the role of the school counselor in the overall educational process
    • Program management and operation:
      • Make self-visible in school by participating in a variety of activities that contribute to the schools effectiveness
    • Participate in school decision making and in activities which contribute to the effectiveness of the school


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • All candidates must meet the requirements as set by the New York State Department of Education for School Counselor.
  • This requires at least a Bachelor's degree.
  • Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)
  • Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.
  • City Residents are encouraged to apply!


SALARY/SALARY RANGE:

  • The current starting salary for SCSD School Counselors is $48,500. With proof of outside related experience and college transcripts, the salary will be increased pursuant to the Unit 1 contractual agreement.
  • School Counselors with experience and a deep background in Urban Education may qualify for the District's Urban Fellowship Program. For details of the program and its requirements, please click HERE .


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