Itinerant Elementary School Counselor — Multisite Support

Nassau BOCES; New York; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking an Itinerant Elementary School Counselor to serve the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District in an anticipated leave replacement from December 2026 through March 2027. The counselor will provide comprehensive services across multiple elementary schools to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities include classroom SEL lessons, small-group work, individual counseling, and collaboration with staff and families to

Qualifications

• Must have NYSED School Counselor certification.
• Experience with elementary students preferred.
• Ability to travel between assigned elementary school buildings as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of comprehensive school counseling practices and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to work independently across multiple school settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate classroom counseling lessons focused on social-emotional learning, positive relationships, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate small-group counseling sessions addressing students' developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Provide individual counseling and short-term interventions to students requiring additional support.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and student support teams to identify and address student needs.
• Support schoolwide initiatives that promote a positive school climate, student wellness, and emotional resilience.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure confidentiality per district policies and professional standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

NYSED School Counselor Certification

Job description

Nassau BOCES is seeking an Itinerant Elementary School Counselor to serve the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District in an anticipated leave replacement from December 2026 through March 2027. The counselor will provide comprehensive services across multiple elementary schools to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities include classroom SEL lessons, small-group work, individual counseling, and collaboration with staff and families to