THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to last for the remainder of the school year.
Please note, all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub please refer to our website (http://bostonpublicschools.org/Page/1095).
Reports to: Principal /Headmaster
General Description:
The Guidance Counselor, through the process of individual and group counseling, helps students to understand their aptitudes, capabilities, and limitations in making personal decisions, educational plans and occupational choices. The Guidance Counselor is also responsible for developing, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating guidance and related programs.
Responsibilities: 1. Plans, develops, and implements all guidance programs in cooperation with the Principal/Headmaster and the Director of Guidance and Student Support Services. 2. Counsels students individually and in small groups. 3. Implements and interprets for students, faculty, and parents evaluative appraisals of students. 4. Assists in the admission, program, record keeping, placement and discharge of students. 5. Develops a positive working relationship with the Bilingual Program Director and other support service personnel to identify problems, share information and design programs. 6. Designs and implements a program of educational and vocational information. 7. Performs other related duties as requested by the Principal/Headmaster.
Qualifications Required: 1. Master's Degree in counseling, education or related field 2. Massachusetts Guidance Counselor License 3. Experience working with urban youth in an educational or human services setting 4. Fluent in oral and written Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Preferred: 1. Experience with database management 2. Demonstrated writing ability
Terms: BTU, Group I Please refer to the Salary Compensation section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step. |