Guidance Counselor

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses positive and productive techniques for improving student academic and behavior.
• Works collaboratively with families, staff and students
• Advocates for the school its staff, students and programs
• Practical use of management system and scheduling features
• Student and teacher master scheduling
• Implement and devise PBIS program
• Provide educational counseling and skill development individual and small group
• Facilitate, organize and schedule meetings for grade level meetings, parent teacher conferences, student support team
• Organize the Junior National Honor Society and Grade 8 Moving Up Day
• Reports regularly to parents using a variety of strategies and is responsive to family, student and staff concerns.
• Manage student emotional, social and academic needs, and maintains accurate records of student attendance, conduct and academic performance records.
• Actively participates as a team member during meetings with faculty, staff and administration in reaching educational goals.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to students reaching high learning standards.
• Experience and knowledge of NYS Guidance Counselor Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.

Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.

Building/Location: Middle School

Appointment Status: Probationary

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: 9/1/2019

Certification Type: School Counselor {2030}, Guidance {2040}

Additional Job Information: ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:
? NYS Certification Required
? Middle School experience preferred
? Highly organized
? Motivating
? Effective communicator
? Self-starter
? Able to complete tasks and is self ?reliant and resourceful

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:
? Visible and responsive
? Able to use computer technology to assist in accomplishing job tasks.
? Implements district policies with a high degree of professionalism and fairness