Special Programs: School Counselor & Social Worker

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

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.