November 19, 2024

Norman Howard School Inc

Rochester

FULL TIME

Transition Counselor

Our Transition Counselor at The Norman Howard School will assist students and their families regarding academic, career, college, and vocational planning.

Job Responsibilities:

Counsel students in the special education setting with academic, career & college goals.
Develop & implement transition curriculum and related activities to include career interest inventories, career awareness resources, job skill development, transferable skills, academic & post-secondary related skills, self-advocacy, and goal setting. Transition curriculum delivered across high school grade levels in “push in” format.
Conduct Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments, and annual guidance reviews with all students ages 12+, to include information pertaining to each student’s strengths, challenges, interests, life skills, learning style, career goals, post-secondary plans, review of credits, course and diploma requirements.
Collect and maintain college/vocational/career resource materials for use by students. Assist students in college searches and completion of applications, financial aid/scholarships, and students with disabilities information.
Act as NHS liaison with ACCES VR, school district counselors/transition coordinators, and BOCES. Attend counseling & transition-related meetings monthly.
Ensure secondary students are accumulating and earning necessary credits and coursework towards graduation.
Consult and collaborate with staff regarding students’ academic, social-emotional needs, strategies, and management plans
Review 12th graders’ IEPs and create an Exit Summary for each student.
Attend CSE meetings for students in grades 9-12.
Develop a master schedule, in collaboration with administration, and maintain class schedules for all students, ensuring compliance with graduation requirements.
Plan and host transition-related events for students to learn about different careers through panel discussions and guest speakers.
Plan and host scholarship/financial aid information night for parents of high school students.
Develop and issue a transition newsletter for parents and students.
Coordinate and chaperone students on visits to BOCES, colleges, career-related field trips and ACCES VR.
Provide SAT/ACT information, registration and administration. Ensure that test accommodations are provided. Act as proctor for special tests.
Maintain professional competence and skills through a variety of experiences including in-service education, consultation with administration and colleagues, independent study, membership in professional organizations and self-selected professional growth activities.
Participate in school sponsored activities and events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
Maintain a high level of professional integrity.
Knowledge of NYS graduation pathways and requirements
Demonstrate good interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills needed to handle behavioral situations and to work effectively with colleagues/parents/guardians on student issues.
Organizational, time management, and planning skills.
Knowledge of special education, including accommodations in educational settings.
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills.
Ability to be flexible in interpreting and addressing student needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required -

NYS Certification as School Counselor. Nationally certified school counselor preferred.

Preferred -

Five years prior counseling experience at high school level preferred but not required. Experience should preferably include working with individuals with a variety of learning profiles and needs.
Work-based learning coordinator extension preferred, but not required.

Scheduling:

Able to work flexible hours to accommodate parent/guardian meetings, school activities, and other mandated events/meetings.
Teachers must report by 7:30am on school days.

Salary:

$48,253-$61,197/year based on experience

Commitment to DEI:
It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to:

Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas