BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 23-373
SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 
STUDENT PLACEMENT AND REGISTRATION
MAY 30 2024
 

POSITION: 
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tonja M.Williams, is interested in receiving applications for qualified candidates for the position of: 

SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 (HOURLY)
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
STUDENT PLACEMENT AND REGISTRATION
 

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 at least one year of secondary level experience, possess a Master’s Degree in Counseling Education and hold a current NYS Certificate in Counseling Education. Candidates should be knowledgeable in theoretical and evidence-based methodologies that focus on Comprehensive School Counselor philosophies.

DUTIES:  
Under the direction of the Director and Supervisor of Student Placement & Registration, the responsibilities of the Guidance Counselor will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct credit reviews and create educational profiles using transcripts, report cards, behavioral records, etc. for US and Non-native on new and returning students to BPS 
• Conference with students and families to recommend educational options (i.e., general education, special education, Career Technical Education programs, International Baccalaureate, Gifted and Talented Programs, High School Equivalency at Career Collegiate Institute, agency placements, Pathways, etc.) based on the student’s academic records and needs
• Collaborate with the Department of Guidance, CTE, Special Education, Multilingual and school staff regarding school programs and/or school assignments 
• Maintain accurate and up to date data collection regarding school assignments and registration
• Maintain all files, records, reports and documents in a safe and efficient manner
• Other duties as assigned

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.
 

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate

SALARY: Teacher Hourly Rate based on BTF contract


FUND #: Pending funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: UNTIL FILLED

DR. TONJA M.WILLIAMS,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.