School Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor

Queensbury Union Free School District is recruiting for the following probationary vacancies starting the 25-26 school year:

• School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• School Counselor

Apply to  https://queensbury.recruitfront.com/ 

EOE

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate teaching discipline.

Under general and direct supervision, responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams and to contribute to the global community.

Terms of Employment:

Ten or Eleven-month year. Salary and working conditions in accordance with agreement between the District and the Queensbury Faculty Association. Performance of this position and its responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Principal or another immediate supervisor (if applicable) as specified in the QFA contract.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems.
• Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.
• Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
• Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
• Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
• Participates on a Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists.
• Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.
• Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.