School Counselor Role

 School counselors are advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement while serving the needs of a diverse student population. In collaboration with all educators, families and the community, school counselors create a support system through individual and small-group counseling, responsive services and leadership. As a result of the school counselor, students will acquire skills and knowledge for college and career readiness and become civically minded members of society. 

The successful candidate possesses:

• Knowledge of Common Core Learning Standards and College and Career Readiness skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Strong foundation in the principles of anti-racism, trauma-sensitivity, and culturally-responsive education.
• Takes a strengths-based, advocacy approach to working with students and families;
• Strives to grow and learn in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
• NYS School Counselor Certification

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing/implementing a comprehensive school counseling program in collaboration with other school counselors.
• Working with students individually and in groups. 
• Participation in the CSE process as appropriate;
• Assisting students with personal goal setting, action planning, and progress-monitoring
• Providing support in pathways for college and/or career readiness, and long-term post-secondary planning.
• Providing responsive services to include individual and small group counseling, and comprehensive Tier 1 programs and interventions.

• Consultation and collaboration with teachers, staff and parents/guardians; referrals to and consultation with outside service providers and community resources.
• Serving as a member of the School Based Support Team, Committee on Special Education, 504 Committee, Cohort Team, and other groups as appropriate.
• Providing classroom guidance instruction to students in several areas to include college and career readiness, study and organizational skills, self-awareness and identity development, and social/emotional learning.
• Assisting administrators with mediating student conflicts and partnering with parents and other stakeholders to identify barriers to learning, and design personalized interventions. 

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for coordinating wellness opportunities for students and staff, including but not limited to; AED, CPR & First Aid training for staff and students, organizing and coordinating wellness fairs, classes and events for staff, students and the community before, during and after the school day.  The Athletic Trainer will also serve as the certified athletic trainer for the district athletic programs.  Additional responsibilities include communicating with coaches regarding player injury status and practice limitations; assisting coaches with preparation of incident reports; maintaining inventory of medical supplies. Does related work as required or as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Coordinate district wellness opportunities for students and staff, including but not limited to:

• AED, CPR and First Aid training for staff, and students;
• Organizing wellness fairs classes, classes and events for staff, students and the community both before and after the school day;

Responsible for knowing the day to day athletic facilities calendar;

Maintain equipment and medical inventories, supplies, and related items;

Prepare and maintain first aid kits for use by coaches of all teams;

Assist coaches with preparation of incident reports;

Assist the Director of Athletics and/or coaches with any pre or post game needs; health and wellness needs of scholar athletes

Assist with securing facility when contests are complete;

Administer post-injury and post-operative rehabilitation protocols for injured student athletes;

Communicate with coaches regarding player injury status and practice limitations, and communicate with staff on return to school protocols for injured student-athletes;

Coordinate ambulance or medical personnel if necessary;

Assist in developing and/or revising appropriate policies, handbooks, and other athletic/wellness communications; and

Does related work as required or assigned by the Director of Athletics.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Comprehensive knowledge of athletic training skills;

Working knowledge of health/wellness as well as the inter-workings of interscholastic athletics;

Ability to provide first aid, CPR and AED training;

Ability to maintain a variety of records and reports accurately and neatly;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions;

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Strong organizational skills;

Initiative and resourcefulness;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.