ANTICIPATED: Substitute School Counselor

Substitute School Counselor

Secondary - Owego Apalachin Middle School

Approximately: 03/01/2027-06/30/2027

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Building Administration, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with information on career and or educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; and assist students with in developing educational and occupational goals and plans through out their high school career.

Job Responsibilities

• Guide students in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interviews and planning materials
• Counsel individual learners, working with them to aid in the development of both hard and soft skills
• Conduct group workshops on a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, career development resources, researching post-secondary academic programs and careers
• Work with students to overcome issues that could undermine their academic or career success
• Help students craft a long-term plan for reaching their career objectives
• Connect learners to additional resources such as financial aid, vocational training, extensive counseling and therapy services, medical care providers, or other state and local assistance as needed
• Plan and publicize the career services center's programs and events such as workshops, job fairs, and orientation sessions
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and other student services divisions to help achieve district-wide goals and contribute to its long-range planning
• Develop and deliver classroom lessons for career counseling purposes
• Individual student counseling

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Job Skills & Qualifications Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Certification as NYS School Counselor, or certification in process

Experience: Prior experience as a school counselor with a specific focus on career counseling

FLSA Status: Exempt