High School Counselor Leave Replacement

The Hyde Park Central School District is seeking a compassionate, student-centered High School Counselor for a leave replacement position. The counselor will provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling program aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) and the ASCA National Model. The role focuses on supporting students' academic, emotional, and social development in collaboration with staff, families, and the school community.

Our Portrait of a HPCSD Employee includes the following qualities: confident learner, effective communicator, adaptable innovator, critical thinker, and responsible citizen.

Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports all students in academic, career, and social/emotional development.
   
• Deliver classroom guidance lessons addressing topics such as self-awareness, responsible decision-making, conflict resolution, and career awareness.
   
• Provide individual and small group counseling to support students with emotional, behavioral, or academic concerns.
   
• Participate in crisis response and provide short-term intervention and referral when necessary.
   
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
   
• Assist with the development and implementation of behavioral and academic intervention plans.
   
• Serve as a member of the school’s student support and Response to Intervention (RtI) teams.
   
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with district policies, state laws, and ethical standards.
   
• Support initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the school community.
  
   

Qualifications:

• Required: New York State Certification in School Counseling (Provisional or Permanent)
   
• Knowledge of New York State SEL benchmarks and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
   
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
   
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
   
• Experience working in an elementary school setting preferred

Hyde Park Central School District’s new Presidential Perks is a special program designed to help our essential staff save money. We believe that by investing in you, we are investing in the future of our students. Some of our Presidential Perks include 

• discounted college tuition 
• free counseling, 
• pet insurance,
•  travel discounts and more!