School Counselor or School Social Worker Special Programs

Orleans-Niagara BOCES; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans-Niagara BOCES is seeking a School Counselor or School Social Worker for the Tonawanda Creek Learning Center. The role focuses on services to students in a special education classroom setting, addressing behavioral needs and collaboration with support staff to implement IEPs.

The candidate should have NYS certification and experience with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities; TCIS training is preferred and curriculum may be modified to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• New York State Certification required for School Counselor or School Social Worker.
• Experience with students with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities preferred.
• TCIS training preferred; ability to modify curriculum for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to students in a special education classroom setting.
• Collaborate with support staff to implement individualized education plans and strategies.
• Supervise support staff and model effective behavioral management techniques.
• Utilize behavioral management strategies to support student progress and safety.
• Assignment subject to change and regular attendance expected.

Skills

Behavior management

Leadership

Supervise staff

Team collaboration

Education

New York State Certification: School Counselor or School Social Worker

Job description

School Counselor or School Social Worker Special Programs JobID: 1974

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Counselor/Social Worker-Special Education Programs
  
• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Tonawanda Creek Learning Center
  
• Date Available:
  10/15/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  09/27/2026
  

ORLEANS/NIAGARA BOCES

School Counselor/School Social Worker Special Programs

Job Description:

The individual shall provide services to students in a special education classroom setting. The individual must have knowledge regarding or experience with students with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities, including cognitive delays. Strong behavior management and leadership skills, and the ability to modify curriculum to meet students' needs, are required. The individual must be a team player and work collaboratively with support staff. The candidate should have experience with behavioral management strategies and the ability to supervise support staff. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) training is preferred. The individual must have or be eligible for appropriate certification upon hire. Regular attendance and dependability are required. Other responsibilities may be assigned. Assignment is subject to change.

Requirement:

New York State Certification Required School Counselor or School Social Worker

Anticipated Salary:

$54,200+, Salary offer will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 12:08:07 AM CST.

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