Sy24-25 PER Session Vacancy Notice # 1381: Guidance Counselor - College And Career Advisory Council (Office Of Student Pathways)

Job Details

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

POSITION:

School Counselor

Advisory Council: School Counselor (25 positions available)

NYC Public Schools' College and Career Planning team, in the Office of Student Pathways, is seeking to fill up to 25 School Counselor positions on our College and Career Advisory Council. The College and Career Advisory Council will support the development of central supports for high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive college and career advising by including the voices of staff and students. College and Career Advisory Council members will participate in leadership development to support the professionalization of the field and to codify a standard for high quality advising system wide.

The College and Career Planning Team is looking for strong postsecondary practitioners to help shape and refine the professional learning content shared with school staff. Advisory Council members will also facilitate adult learning and provide important feedback on the tools and resources the College and Career Planning Team provides.

The College and Career Advisory Council supervisor is Kimberly Hall, of the College and Career Planning Team.

LOCATION:

These hybrid meetings will be held at 110 William Street 15th floor, and on Teams

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

NYCDOE (New York City Department of Education) licensed and appointed Middle and High School Guidance Counselors.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE in addition to the following:

• School-based experience with college and career readiness in the last three years

• Knowledge of all DOE policies and procedures regarding guidance and promotion requirements

• Experience guiding students through the college application and enrollment process

• Experience with one-on-one post-secondary counseling

• Familiarity with transition/linkage coordination

• Willingness to learn new skills and commitment to attend professional development activities

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

• Access to laptop/desktop and internet connectivity

• Willingness to work evenings at least once per month

• Familiarity with STARS, transcript evaluation and review

• Must be able to attend all scheduled meetings

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with other group members as scheduled

Offer input on College and Career Planning Team supports and resources

Provide user experience feedback on College and Career Planning Team supports and resources

Serve as content developers on professional learning for school staff

Serve as facilitators during live professional development

Advise and advocate on policy structures and changes in postsecondary advising

Facilitate activities to support professional growth of school staff

WORK SCHEDULE:

Up to 35 hours from October 2024 - June 2025. Specific dates to be determined. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager. Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed.

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application Form OP-175, your resume, and a copy of your Department of Education license must be received by the Office of Student Pathways no later than June 26, 2024. Once you have all documents ready, please complete and submit your application with uploaded documents using this link: College and Career Advisory Council

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

If you have any questions about this activity, please email khall23@schools.nyc.gov with the subject line: "Per Session Vacancy: College and Career Advisory Council."

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs

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