Career Counselor

Position Type: Student Support Services Certified/Guidance Counselor 7-12 Date Posted: 3/10/2026 Location: Sidney Jr/Sr High School Major Responsibilities: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects students to work-based learning opportunities and develops partnerships with career readiness organizations • Assist students and advocates with the completion and submission of college and trade school applications, and assist in securing post-graduation employment for students • Coordinates and recruits business partners for related programs and works closely with all stakeholders • Place students in NYSED-approved Co-ops, including support in the development of resumes, interviews, searches, and follow-through • Creates new NYSED Co-op, including development of training plans and recruitment of companies • Support and provide oversight of students in work placements • Facilitate regular communication with the work-based learning coordinator and district administration to provide workforce and employer information to students • Acts as the primary liaison to nurture existing partnerships that grow education, training, and employment opportunities for students • Remains visible to students, teachers, and parents as an advocate for higher education and success for all students • Work in collaboration with the participating district's counseling department in delivering workshops and student career-based case management • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor • Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and district coordinators to expand career-connected learning opportunities for students, including supporting curricular connections across content areas, career awareness activities, career exploration, and career development opportunities. • Provide students with information about career pathways, local workforce trends, internships, and postsecondary options. • Support the administration of career assessments and help students apply results to their planning, in collaboration with school counselors. • Provide training and support on employability skills, career decision-making, resume writing, interviewing, and workplace readiness. • Assist students and families with college, trade school, financial aid, and employment applications. • Connect students to internships, job shadowing, and other WBL experiences. • Recruit and coordinate with BOCES Career Development Center and employers to place students in aligned, high-quality opportunities. • Provide ongoing supervision, check-ins, and site visits for students in work placements within the district as needed. • Manage schoolwide internship communication and student placement processes. • Build and maintain strong partnerships with businesses, colleges, workforce agencies, unions, and community organizations. • Serve as the primary liaison for career-connected learning initiatives across the district. • Coordinate career fairs, pathway speaker panels, industry visits, and CTE middle school outreach. • Promote a districtwide "career-connected learning culture" across middle and high school. • Contribute to curriculum development and career awareness, exploration, and development resources and instructional materials. • Travel within the district/ BOCES to classrooms, employers, and partner sites. • Engage in NYSED-required training and district and BOCES professional learning. • Do we need to add a bullet around providing training for school staff/educators around Career Connected Learning? Or maybe add to the "Promote a districtwide CCL culture" bullet something like "including providing PL to school staff" REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher or school counselor certification in any content area, Grades 7-12 Note: Work-based Learning Coordinator certification/extension required prior to September 1, 2027.

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