RECRUITMENT BULLETIN  #16-121                                                                     GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016                                                                                            MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION DEPT
                                                                                                                               

                                                                    NOTICE OF POSITION 
 
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                                   
                                        GUIDANCE COUNSELOR FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS
                                               MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
                      
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.  Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application.  Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.)  If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS:    
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Counseling Education.  Candidates should be knowledgeable in theoretical and evidence based methodologies that focus on Comprehensive School Counselor philosophies and second language acquisition.  A thorough understanding of college admissions, data analysis and researching scholarship applications for students is necessary. Preference will be given to individuals with experience related to providing college and career services to multilingual learners.  Bilingual candidates preferred.
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
The Multilingual Counselor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Collect data as to the effectiveness of programs implemented.
• Will work with the Supervisor of ELL Services to to identify multilingual students who are new to the district and/or entering grade 9.
• Coordinate high-quality educational plans that prepare students to complete high school or NYS Equivalency programs, enter training or employment programs, or further their education.
• Meet with parents and students.
• Evaluate student transcripts to determine the coursework necessary for graduation or pursuing a NYS Equivalency Diploma Pathway.
• Assist students and parents in understanding test results and records and provide information for students, parents and teachers on required standardized tests.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide guidance lessons and information.
• Assist students in the preparation of a post-secondary planning time table for post-secondary education and/or training.
• Review the status of multilingual students as it pertains to academic and behavioral progress.
• Increase multilingual students’ awareness of the career and education planning process as well as for the individual careers.
• Counsel multilingual students regarding attendance and tardiness.
• Develop resources to assist students in learning educational survival skills including study skills and conflict resolution strategies. 
• Develop resources and information for multilingual students on career development and job readiness.
• Assist multilingual students with personal and social issues which impedes learning.
• Provide counseling for students in the areas of self-esteem, communication skills, decision-making and relationship skills.
• Assist with Crisis Intervention Services.
• Collaborate with staff and instructional programming staff to meet the needs of this unique student population.
• Coordinate the transfer of student records, IEPs, and other information that will optimize student learning.
• Responsible for participation in and co-facilitate orientation to the school for students and families.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development.
• Provide professional development to building level counselors related to multilingual learners.
• Provide monthly support meetings for students and parents to provide resources related to college and career.