School Counselor - Special Education

Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES; Town of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening for a 10-month, full-time tenure track School Counselor for the 2026-27 school year. The position serves students at program locations in Mayfield, Gloversville, Johnstown, Canajoharie and Fort Plain.

The ideal candidate will support students, classrooms and families, provide positive behavior supports and interventions, advocate for student needs, and offer guidance in a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment.

Qualifications

• New York State Certification as a School Counselor is required.
• Fingerprint/TEACH clearance is required before employment.
• This is a 10-month, full-time tenure-track position.

Responsibilities

• Support students, classrooms, and families.
• Provide positive behavior supports and interventions.
• Advocate for student needs.
• Offer guidance within a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment.

Skills

Student support

Behavior support

Advocacy

Counseling

Education

New York State School Counselor Certification

Job description

HFM BOCES Special Education has an opening and is accepting applications for a10-month, full-time, tenure track School Counselor.There may be an additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program.

HFM BOCES Special Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professionalto join ourteam for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidatewill serve students at our program locations in Mayfield, Gloversville, Johnstown, Canajoharie and Fort Plain.

In this role, you will:

• Support students, classrooms, and families
• Provide positive behavior supports and interventions
• Advocate for student needs
• Offer guidance within a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

Certification:

New York State Certification as a School Counselor is required.

TEACH Clearance

Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on candidate's ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.

Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination

HFM BOCES is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. HFM BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies should be directed to Dr. Aaron Bochniak ([e-mail]), Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services, [phone], HFM BOCES, 2755 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, [e-mail]. (Revised 9/2020)