SCHOOL COUNSELOR, LEAVE REPLACEMENT
- Position Type: K-12/ Other
- Date Posted: 11/6/2026
- Location: High School
- Date Available: On or about 2/1/27
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Principal(s), provide students (grades 9-12) comprehensive school counseling plans.
Minimum Qualifications
- NYS Certification as a School Counselor
- Successful prior experience as a counselor preferred.
- Must be able to travel to multiple schools to provide services.
- Valid Drivers License.
Primary Activities
- Provide direct and indirect services to students who are new to Yorktown Central School District and Yorktown High School to facilitate the transition and connectedness.
- Continually monitor student progress and make adjustments to support as needed.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators and clinical teams as needed.
General
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
- Knowledge of college/university admissions processes, scholarship programs and other educational opportunities.
- Knowledge of current developments in business and industry regarding career opportunities and employment.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Salary Range
Days 1-20=$133/diem; Day 20 onward 1/200 of step placement on corresponding salary schedule.
Range: $64,175 - $139,655 (2026/2027)
The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.