Position Title

Guidance Counselor

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Salary range in accordance with PMCT contract

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be an active student advocate that encourages student voice.
• Works with students on academic planning and goal setting. 
• Provides short term counseling: individual, group, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaboration with teachers, administration, families, and outside resources.
• Employs data driven decision making in order to provide proactive remediation and intervention.
• Works to improve equity, access, achievement, and opportunities for all students.

 

Job Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:         

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State School Guidance Counselor Certification
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

COMMENTS:                   

Must be creative and passionate instructional leader who possesses the ability to motivate students to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to academic and social success for all students. Collaborative team players that have the desire to become part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Must create and submit an introductory video via RecruitFront with your resume and cover letter on the questions below. A video link must be uploaded on your RecruitFront application under the Other section in MP4 format, not to exceed five minutes in length. 
  1.  

1. How will you effectively counsel and educate students from diverse backgrounds in order to ensure their full potential?
2. What qualities do you possess that will make you an asset to the Patchogue-Medford counseling department?

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee:

• Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED)
• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Patchogue Medford High School

Additional Information