Yorktown CSD (Ny) Yorktown Heights , NY 10598
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Type:
K-12/Other
Date Posted:
7/26/2023
Location:
High School
Date Available:
09/01/2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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Job Title: School Counselor (K-12) Job Category: Exempt Department/Group: PPS/YHS Job Description Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal(s), provide students (K-5 and 9-12) comprehensive school counseling plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS Certification as a School Counselor
Successful prior experience as a counselor preferred.
Must be able to travel to multiple schools to provide services.
Valid Drivers License.
Primary Activities
Grades K-5 Duties:
Work in partnership with teachers and pupil services personnel to implement and review school counseling plans at the three elementary schools.
Plan and implement instruction at the K-5 level with a focus on the whole child to include early college and career information, academic success, and social emotional development.
Provide both direct and indirect student services.
Grades 9-12 Duties
Provide direct and indirect services to students who are new to Yorktown Central School District and Yorktown High School to facilitate the transition and connectedness.
Continually monitor student progress and make adjustments to support as needed.
Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators and clinical team as needed.
General
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
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 Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.
Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.
Regular drive between school buildings.
Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 25 pounds.
Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colors
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people.
Work generally performed indoors.
Salary Range
$61,804 - $132,929 Last Updated By: Human Resources Date: March 2019
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