School Counselor

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of Wilton (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES in Saratoga, NY is hiring a School Counselor to coordinate and provide behavioral interventions within the Exceptional Learners program. The role supports de-escalation and social skills instruction to help students succeed in the Exceptional Learners Division.

Key duties include supporting emotional regulation, processing referrals, supervising the skills room, documenting interventions, communicating with administrators and teams, participating in

Qualifications

• The candidate should have experience in school counseling and behavioral intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students' emotional regulation through de-escalation techniques aligned with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools and BoysTown Specialized Classroom Management.
• Process student behavioral referrals according to BoysTown Specialized Classroom Management and BOCES policy.
• Oversee the functioning of the skills room, guiding staff on responses to calls for student behavior support.
• Document referrals and interventions in the student management system; ensure timely entry and accuracy.
• Communicate with building administrators about student behavior.
• Communicate with teams regarding student progress and approaches for supporting behavior and referral consequences.
• Participate in interdisciplinary MTSSi team meetings to develop and implement support plans.
• Support coordination and completion of threat assessments; assist safety plans and communicate with parents/providers.
• Any other duties as delegated by program administrators.

Job description

Number of Positions : 1

Salary Range:$51,641-$72,942, commensurate with experience relevant to the position

Location: Saratoga, NY (on-site, no remote option)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00A-2:45P

The School Counselorcoordinates and provides behavioral interventions within the Exceptional Learners program. To support de-escalation and social skills instruction allowing students to experience success in the Exceptional Learners Division.

• Support students' emotional regulation through the use of de-escalation techniques inline with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools and BoysTown Specialized Classroom Management
• Process student behavioral referrals according to BoysTown Specialized Classroom Management and BOCES policy & regulations
• Oversee the functioning of the skills room, including providing direction to skills room staff on responses to calls for student behavior support, social skills instruction as part of the referral process, and student consequences as part of the school-wide motivation system
• Document skills referrals and behavior interventions in the student management system and other forms as required by BOCES policy; ensure timely entry and accuracy of information; follow-up with staff regarding documentation
• Communicate with building administrators in a timely manner about student behavior
• Communicate with teams with updates regarding student behavior, including student progress, successful approaches for supporting student behavior, and referral consequences
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement support plans for students through the MTSSi process
• Support the coordination and completion of threat assessments at the direction of the Principal; support the development and implementation of any subsequent safety plans and communicate with parents, outside providers, and team members as directed
• Any other such duties may be delegated by the program administrators and may be necessary to perform the functions of the position.

? School Counselor Provisional Renewal;

? School Counselor Permanent;

? School Counselor Initial; or

? School Counselor Professional

? Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply