School Counselor

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

School Counselor
Laurens Central School is seeking a certified school counselor to begin a probationary appointment
beginning 01/04/2027. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the other counselor to
strengthen the counseling program and potentially work with students in grades K-12 based on experience and their areas of strength. Salary will be commensurate with experience. NYS certification and NYSED fingerprint clearance required.

The School Counselor provides academic, social, emotional, and career guidance to students to support their personal growth and educational success. Responsibilities include counseling students individually and in groups, identifying student needs, and assisting with challenges that may affect learning and development. The School Counselor collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to develop strategies that promote student achievement and well-being. Additional duties include providing crisis intervention, maintaining confidential student records, coordinating referrals to appropriate support services, and implementing programs that encourage positive behavior, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. A master's degree in School Counseling or a related field, along with appropriate state certification or licensure, is generally required.

Laurens Central School is an equal opportunity employer.