Equity‑Focused School Counselor for Student Support

Sweet Home Central School District; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet Home Central School District seeks a dedicated school counselor to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging for students in grades 9–12 during a four-week assignment.

You will provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling, oversee scheduling, collaborate with families and staff, and analyze data to drive targeted interventions and improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Provide counseling to students in grades 9–12 (academic, social-emotional, college/career).
• Collaborate with families and staff to develop student support plans.
• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling to students in grades 9–12, both individually and in groups;
• Oversee and support the scheduling process, including student course requests, schedule changes, and collaboration with building and district staff to ensure accurate and efficient scheduling;
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to develop and monitor student support plans that promote success and well-being;
• Implement and support a comprehensive school counseling program;
• Facilitate crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and responsive services to address student needs promptly and effectively;
• Coordinate college and career readiness activities, including course planning, transcript reviews, college application support, and scholarship opportunities; and
• Analyze student data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Data analysis

Crisis intervention

Education

NYSED School Counselor certification

Job description

Sweet Home Central School District seeks a dedicated school counselor to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging for students in grades 9–12 during a four-week assignment.

You will provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling, oversee scheduling, collaborate with families and staff, and analyze data to drive targeted interventions and improve student outcomes.