School Counselor

Sweet Home Central School District; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet Home Central School District seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support students in grades 9–12, fostering belonging and equity while guiding them through college and career readiness. The role emphasizes counseling, scheduling coordination, and collaboration with families and staff to promote student success.

The counselor will implement a comprehensive program, provide crisis response, analyze student data to inform interventions, and support NYSED-aligned college/career planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling required with NYSED certification.
• Bachelor's degree with NYSED eligibility may be considered with certification.
• Experience in K-12 counseling and college/career readiness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling to students in grades 9–12.
• Oversee scheduling processes and collaborate with staff to ensure accurate schedules.
• Develop and monitor student support plans with families and staff.

Skills

Counseling experience

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Crisis intervention

Student support

Education

Master's degree in School Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to our diversity, equity, and inclusion mission: Cultivating a community where all members experience a sense of belonging. As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students.

Key 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;
• Analyze student data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop targeted interventions that improve student outcomes; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Salary Range:

With a Master's degree $52,100 - $116,209 (Master's Steps 1-22); With a Bachelor's degree $47,072 - $99,337 (Bachelor's Steps 1-22)

Candidates must possess NYSED certification in School Counseling