• School Counselor, RSC

    Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (Newark, NY)


    Position: 1.00 FTE School Counselor (10 months plus up to 20 additional days during the summer)

     

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    Salary Range: $51,163 - $60,059, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

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    Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking a School Counselor to support students participating in BOCES-provided Early College Access (ECA) programming under Co-SER 5860. This position is a BOCES base-service role designed to provide centralized counseling, coordination, and student support services across participating component school districts.

     

    The School Counselor plays a critical role in ensuring student success by providing academic guidance, social-emotional support, and program navigation for students enrolled in dual enrollment and early college coursework, while serving as a liaison among students, districts, partner institutions of higher education (IHEs), and BOCES. While specific responsibilities may vary based on needs, key duties include:

     

    Student Support & Counseling

     

    + Provide academic, career, and social-emotional counseling services to students enrolled in Early College Access courses.

    + Support students in understanding the academic expectations, rigor, and responsibilities associated with college-level coursework.

    + Assist students with course planning, sequencing, and alignment to high school graduation requirements and postsecondary goals.

    + Monitor student progress and intervene, in collaboration with districts and instructors, when academic or social-emotional concerns arise.

     

    Early College Program Coordination

     

    + Support communication related to enrollment, registration, reporting, and general program logistics.

    + Assist with student onboarding processes, including orientation to college expectations, policies, and support structures.

    + Collaborate with BOCES administrators and staff to ensure consistent implementation of Early College Access programming across districts.

     

    District & Partner Collaboration

     

    + Work collaboratively with district counselors, administrators, and instructional staff to support student participation and success.

    + Act as a conduit between BOCES and partner colleges/IHEs regarding student supports, reporting requirements, and program communication.

    + Participate in Early College Access network meetings, planning sessions, and professional learning activities as required.

     

    Compliance, Reporting & Program Support

     

    + Support BOCES compliance with NYSED guidance related to Early College Access Co-SER services.

    + Maintain appropriate documentation related to student participation and counseling services.

    + Assist with data collection and reporting needs related to program evaluation and continuous improvement.

    + Participate in BOCES-provided professional development related to early college programming, counseling practices, and student support.

    Job Qualifications

    Required:

    + Valid New York State School Counselor Certification.

    + Experience of providing counseling services to secondary-level students.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of academic planning, graduation requirements, and postsecondary pathways.

    + Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.

    + Ability to work collaboratively across multiple districts and partner organizations.

    Preferred:

    + Experience with dual enrollment, early college, or postsecondary transition programs.

    + Familiarity with college credit-bearing coursework and partnerships with institutions of higher education.

    + Experience working in a shared services or regional education model (e.g., BOCES).

     

    The responsibilities listed in this job description cannot be considered to be all-inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific assignments will be reviewed and changes will be made as needed.d

     

    Application Deadline:02/04/2026