K-12 School Counselor — Guidance & Crisis Support

Laurens CSD; Town of Laurens (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurens Central School in Laurens, NY seeks a certified school counselor to join the probationary appointment beginning 01/04/2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with the other counselor to strengthen the counseling program and support students across grades K-12 based on experience and strengths.

The role provides academic, social, emotional, and career guidance; counseling students individually and in groups; coordinating referrals to support services; crisis intervention;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field is generally required.
• Appropriate state certification or licensure (NYS) is generally required.
• NYS fingerprint clearance is required as part of the certification process.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social, emotional, and career guidance to students.
• Counsel students individually and in groups.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain confidential student records.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate support services and implement programs promoting positive behavior and responsible decision-making.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

NYS certification or licensure

Job description

Laurens Central School in Laurens, NY seeks a certified school counselor to join the probationary appointment beginning 01/04/2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with the other counselor to strengthen the counseling program and support students across grades K-12 based on experience and strengths.

The role provides academic, social, emotional, and career guidance; counseling students individually and in groups; coordinating referrals to support services; crisis intervention;