SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1503: Guidance Counselor - After School Tutoring Academy ASTA (District 79 Alternative Schools and Programs)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:

College and Career Coach for After School

After School Tutoring Academy ASTA

NUMBER OF POSITIONS (Approximately 2)

District 79, Alternative Schools and Programs

 

LOCATION:

Group Homes throughout New York City (Work sites subject to change based on student enrollment)

(Work Sites – Subject to DOE/City Agency Protocol)

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to licensed and appointed NYC Department of Education Guidance Counselors currently serving full time in District 79, who demonstrate knowledge and application of effective practices. Satisfactory performance “At least three (3) years from 9-2021 through 9-2024 of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE.”   

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Satisfactory performance “At least three (3) years 9-2021 through 9-2024 of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE.”

2. Knowledge of Professional Practices

3. Experience in the areas of interdisciplinary instructional strategies, with an understanding of methods used in facilitating congruence between day school instruction and after-school instruction

4. Ability to communicate effectively with students and group home staff and provide motivation

5. Ability to maintain accurate student records

6. Ability to travel to assigned sites in assigned boroughs

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To prescribe and implement specific individual support that students may need.
2. To develop an educational plan so students share their story and have conversations regarding their prior school history. This will provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and areas of improvements as they develop next steps/future goals.
3. To help students evolve from one state of development to the next, focusing on education and employment.
4. To help students with problems such as behavioral issues, neglect, abuse, bullying.
5. To help with students interests, working on interview, job searching and resume writing skills to help achieve a desired career for student.
6. To help student work toward graduation.
7. To maintain necessary records and student folders.
8. Provide individual and group counseling as needed and guide students in the effective use of conflict resolution techniques.
9. Collaborate with teachers in the development of cooperative learning strategies

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

After School: 2 ½ hours a day, two days per week, Monday-Thursday (not to exceed 150 hours per position).                                              

Hours Vary 3:30pm-6:00pm, 3:45pm-6:15pm or 4:00pm-6:30pm. All applicants must be available for the full calendar of the program.

 

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume and cover letter by 8-15-2024 to: jindart@schools.nyc.gov 

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail jindart@schools.nyc.gov  

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs