High School Counselor

　　Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School

　　190 Franklin Street

　　Buffalo , NY 14202

　　Certified - Teaching - Guidance/School Counselor {GUID}

　　Job Number 3300045321

　　Start Date

　　Open Date 01/16/2024

　　Closing Date

　　HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

　　To provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of all students. At BuffSci we are committed to the growth and development of our staff, who receive feedback and professional development opportunities to sharpen their skills.

　　JOB EXPECTATIONS

　　Work closely with the Director of Guidance to administer the Guidance & Counseling program of the school.

　　Coordinate the "College and Career Readiness" class for the seniors (4 sections in an alternating day schedule)

　　Help seniors complete their college and financial aid applications

　　Be knowledgeable in NYS Graduation requirements and postsecondary

　　planning options

　　Have 3 individual meetings with the assigned caseload during the school year.

　　Educate students and families about colleges, careers, and financial aid/

　　scholarship opportunities.

　　Provide college and career exploratory activities for the assigned caseload

　　Monitor individual student progress throughout the year and apply necessary

　　interventions for the at-risk group.

　　Assist with the planning of the standardized tests (e.g. SAT, PSAT, AP,

　　Regents)

　　Deliver classroom guidance presentations

　　Attend weekly Guidance meetings and grade level meetings

　　Handle guidance paperwork and materials.

　　Perform other duties that are assigned by the Principal and Director of Guidance

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Educational Requirements:

　　(Option 1) Completion of a NY registered school counseling program OR (Option 2) Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or from an institution authorized by NY Department of Education; AND At least 30 semester hours of approved graduate study in the field of school counseling, OR (Option3) Be Nationally certified as a school counselor by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

　　Required Coursework: (Option 1): None; (Option 2 and Option 3) - Completion of a Child Abuse Identification and a school violence prevention and intervention Workshop.

　　Experience Requirements: (Option 1 and Option 3) - None; (Option 2) - Supervised practice in school counseling. The internship must be in a K-12 school setting under the supervision of a regionally accredited college or university having an approved program of preparation for the certificate in question. One year of paid full-time approved experience as a school counselor in PreK-12 setting may be substituted fro the internship/practice.

　　Examination: None

　　Institution Recommendation Required: (Option 1) - Yes, required for certification;

　　(Option 2 and 3) - No

　　Certification: prek-12

　　Reciprocity: Yes This pathway allows an educator who holds a valid certificate in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with New York State to obtain a comparable New York State certificate. The candidate must either (1) have completed an approved preparation program OR (2) possess a valid, advanced-level certificate in the other jurisdiction and three years of service. At least two of those three years must have been completed under the reciprocal certificate. Specified non-coursework requirements, such as the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations and fingerprint clearance, must also be satisfied

　　Background Check: Yes. Fingerprint Clearance.

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　　Job Types: Full-time, Contract

　　Salary: $43,000.00 - $62,500.00 per year

　　Benefits:

　　Dental insurance

　　Health insurance

　　Life insurance

　　Paid time off

　　Parental leave

　　Professional development assistance

　　Retirement plan

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Vision insurance

　　Schedule:

　　Monday to FridayLicense/Certification:

　　School Counseling Certification (Preferred)Work Location: In person

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　　Itinerant Location 190 Franklin St, Buffalo NY

　　Salary: From 43000.00

　　Salary: To 62500.00

　　Salary Competitive Y

　　Position Status Full time

　　Start Date 02/01/2024

　　Required Certification Type School Counselor {2030}

　　Contact Person's Name Giray Gebes

　　Contact Person's Title Prinicpal

　　Contact Person's Phone 716-854-2490

　　Contact Person's Email [email protected]

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