Position Title: Elementary Counselor (K-3)
Location: Wolcott Street School
Start Date: Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year
Reports To: Building Principal
Classification: Full-Time, Probationary Position
Position Overview:
The Wolcott Street School Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development of students in grades K-3. The counselor works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to create a positive and supportive school environment that promotes student success and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and small-group counseling services to support students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Assist students in developing self-awareness, self-regulation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Respond to student crises and provide appropriate interventions and referrals.
- Support students experiencing challenges related to attendance, peer relationships, family changes, anxiety, grief, and other social-emotional concerns.
School-Wide Programming:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with state and national counseling standards.
- Deliver classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning, character education, bullying prevention, and career awareness.
- Promote a positive school climate through proactive programming and student support initiatives.
- Coordinate and support school-wide activities that foster student engagement and belonging.
Collaboration and Consultation:
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and other support staff to address student needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, student support teams, and intervention planning.
- Consult with families regarding student concerns and strategies to support student success.
- Facilitate communication between home and school when appropriate.
Family and Community Engagement:
- Serve as a resource for families by providing information, support, and referrals to community agencies and services.
- Partner with families to address barriers to student learning and well-being.
- Assist with transition planning for students entering or leaving the elementary setting.
Data and Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Use data to identify student needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide interventions.
- Support attendance initiatives and student wellness efforts.
Le Roy Central School District requires the following information at the time of application:
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Copies of certifications or verification from the TEACH website
- College transcripts
- At least three recent professional letters of recommendation
Method - All required information should be filed electronically through the online web recruitment system. If your references are sealed, check to see if your college can upload to our system by checking the link on our homepage. If your college is not listed, you may have confidential references e-mailed to lcombo@leroycsd.org, or mailed to: Le Roy Central School District, 2-6 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482.