School Counselor

The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Counselor to join our team, someone who understands that true student success encompasses both academic and emotional growth. This is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of students and their families, providing guidance, support, and a safe space for them to thrive.

The ALC is a therapeutic special education school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children.

Here's how you will make a meaningful impact:

• Provide Individualized Support: Offer empathetic and confidential counseling to students, addressing their unique emotional, social, and academic needs.
• Facilitate Group Growth: Lead group counseling sessions, creating a supportive environment for students to connect, share, and learn from one another.
• Build Strong Family Partnerships: Collaborate with parents to identify problem areas, assess family functioning, and develop collaborative strategies for success.
• Empower Families for Success: Develop short-term and long-term goals with families, utilizing behaviorally based language and promoting healthy coping mechanisms.
• Connect Families with Resources: Assess family and child needs across various domains (medical, educational, social, legal, housing, etc.) and connect them with appropriate services.
• Champion Confidentiality and Ethical Practice: Protect client rights to privacy and confidentiality, ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely, and adheres to professional standards.
• Be a Collaborative Partner: Communicate effectively with education staff and colleagues, agencies, and families, fostering a collaborative and supportive network.
• Understand and Respect Cultural Diversity: Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues in all interactions, ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate and respectful.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to create a ripple effect of positive change. If you're passionate about empowering students and families to build brighter futures, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help us create a nurturing and supportive school community!.

What we provide:

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

You must have:

• Holds a Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field and appropriate NYS license.
• Possesses strong clinical skills and experience in individual and group counseling.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is empathetic, patient, and possesses a strong ethical compass.
• Has the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Has the ability to lead teams and establish effective working relationships.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served is preferred.