School Counselor (9-12)

Charter School for Applied Technologies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter School for Applied Technologies is seeking a School Counselor for grades 9–12 in Buffalo, NY. The role supports students, collaborates with families, and coordinates services to promote student success within a high school setting.

Qualified candidates will hold NYS credentials in Counseling or Social Work, a BA/BS in a related field, and a Master’s in psychology or counseling. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $55,000 for a 10-month exempt position.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Work or Certification in School Psychology required.
• Master's degree in clinical, school psychology or counseling preferred.
• New York State credentials (Counseling or Social Work) required.
• Experience with social services agencies is desirable.
• Clinical experience with at-risk children in related roles preferred.
• Experience with Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individual students, small groups, and classrooms.
• Coordinate and follow up various services for children needing additional support.
• Maintain records of student progress and documentation of services and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure attendance and behavior improvement.
• Lead school counseling program planning, goal setting, and evaluation.
• Follow federal, state and local laws governing school counseling programs.

Education

BA, BS Degree in Social Work, or certification in School Psychology

Master's degree in clinical or School Psychology or Counseling

New York State credentials (Counseling or Social Work Certification)

Experience working with social services agencies

Clinical experience with at-risk children in capacity of social worker, psychologist, counselor, or similar role

Experience with Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Guidance/School Counselor {GUID}

Job Number 3300056907

Start Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Closing Date 09/25/2026

POSITION:School Counselor (9-12)

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-27

REPORTS TO: HighSchool Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt/10 month

Our Mission

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career explorationand a lifelong learning culture.

The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

Why CSAT?

We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

Job Summary

The School Counselor leads a school-wide approach to identifying, securing, and coordinating resources that ensure success for every child. The Counselor ensures direct support for students, the inclusion of parents through partnership, and the integration of services to children. The

Counselor organizes the counseling program by assessing needs, setting goals, and formulating a plan of action and program evaluation.

• Provide direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms


• Apply his or her clinical experience directly to students, provide leadership to the academic concerns, and guide the development and implementation of initial ongoing referrals


• Complete assessments, referrals and counseling with students and families


• Coordinate and follow up various services for children needing additional support


• Oversee implementation of CSAT's program consulting with other professional staff and outside agencies and other organizations


• Maintain ACT reports, such as referral date and documentation of student support services and interventions and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate support services.


• Complete home visits and assessments


• Track student progress and follow up to ensure students 'needs are being met and act as a pinot of contact for outside organizations working with students and their families


• Oversee school wide attendance and behavior incentive programs and work directly with teachers, and families to ensure attendance of every child


• Collaborate with office staff and teachers to maintain records of attendance trends


• Ensure that all parents are informed of relevant issues


• Demonstrate an awareness of the cultural differences and needs of students in the school


• Guide and support students and parents about career opportunities, post-secondary application procedures, financial aid, etc. in the HS setting


• Plan and coordinate student schedules and rosters in the MS and HS setting


• Follow federal, state ad local lows, policies and procedures which govern school counseling programs.


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with students and families


• Compare and evaluate possible courses of action using discretion and independent judgement


• Plan and conduct special events as "Career Night" "Handicap Awareness Week" and other such events.


• Help the school administration identify and remedy school policies and programs that foster student and staff development and benefit students


• Effectively communicate both verbally and written with students, parents and professionals.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• BA, BS Degree in Social Work, or certification in School Psychology


• Master's degree in clinical or School Psychology or Counseling preferred


• New York State credentials (Counseling or Social Work Certification)


• Experience working with social services agencies


• Clinical experience with at-risk children in capacity of social worker, psychologist, counselor, or similar role


• Experience with Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Appointment Status:Permanent

Position Status:Full time

Start Date:ASAP

Required Certification Type(s):NYS Counseling or Social Work Certification

Additional Job Information:Proof of certification required.

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location High School

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Permanent

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type School Counselor {2030}