High School Counselor — Short-Term Substitute (Per Diem)

WNYRIC Districts; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $170

Job summary

Grand Island Central School District is seeking a School Counselor for a short-term substitute at Grand Island High School. The role runs approximately Dec 21, 2026 to Apr 18, 2027, with daily hours 7:25 AM - 2:25 PM.

The position requires NYS School Counselor Certification, strong counseling skills and the ability to support students academically, career-wise and personally. Per diem is $170, with a collective bargaining increase after 40 days.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS School Counselor Certification.
• Knowledge of comprehensive School Counseling Program requirements.
• Ability to address academic, career and personal/social development of high school students.
• Strong leadership, advocacy, collaboration and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and student-focused.
• Familiarity with DEI and Restorative Practices preferred.
• Experience with disaggregated data to drive achievement gaps.
• Ability to work with families, staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational counseling and skill development with individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with the student support team, teachers and families to support student success.
• Use data-driven decision making to monitor and improve student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, conduct and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

NYS School Counselor Certification

Job description

Grand Island Central School District is seeking a School Counselor for a short-term substitute at Grand Island High School. The role runs approximately Dec 21, 2026 to Apr 18, 2027, with daily hours 7:25 AM - 2:25 PM.

The position requires NYS School Counselor Certification, strong counseling skills and the ability to support students academically, career-wise and personally. Per diem is $170, with a collective bargaining increase after 40 days.