School Counselor

DESCRIPTION:  

The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is currently seeking a School Counselor. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, and parents to enhance the academic, personal, social, and career development of students in their respective grades. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with students of varying ability levels and providing data regarding student progress

• Supporting the mandates of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for transition programs and services specifically designed for students with disabilities to achieve post-secondary goals

• Expanding career pathways by helping students build their academic, technical and professional skills through work-based learning experiences

• Providing career counseling, planning and participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework and work-based learning programs

• Implementing the mandates of Erin's Law to support social and emotional competencies for all students in school programs

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Education Department Certification: School Counselor
• Proven ability to develop and implement data-driven plans to meet individual student needs
• Experience working with students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels is preferred
• Demonstrated cultural competency through familiarity in working with students and families of diverse backgrounds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficiency in using Microsoft Office products

SALARY: As per contract

Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [email protected] and/or Mark Raimondi, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [email protected]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.