School Counselor

TST BOCES

is seeking a highly organized and innovative CTE School Counselor to join our team. This role is essential for guiding students through a comprehensive Career Continuum, ensuring that every individual is prepared for a meaningful work-based learning (WBL) experience. We are looking for an effective communicator who can bridge the gap between technical education, traditional academics, and discovering pathways forward, while providing the mentorship and support necessary for students to build professional persistence.

DUTIES:

Collaborative Partnership & Communication Must be a flexible collaborator with CTE leadership, staff, and all other stakeholders to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative school culture. Serve as a liaison between the CTE center, component school districts, and families to ensure student progress is accurately tracked, communicated, and supported. Maintain substantive, proactive communication with district counselors through monthly check-ins and shared progress reporting. Participate in weekly Leadership and Student Support Team (SST) meetings, contributing data-driven insights to triangulate student needs and implement timely interventions. Act as a liaison for partnerships between post-secondary institution(s), industry partners, and families to ensure program alignment and student success. Recruitment & Transition Coordination Lead the full CTE recruitment eycle, including the organization of 8th and 10th-grade visitation days, and New Visions recruitment visits. Serve as a vital liaison to students and families, ensuring a high level of commitment to the program and long-term student success. Coordinate essential senior transition events, such as the Pathways to the Future career fair, College Application Workshops, and Senior Celebration Day. Maintain and update the CTE Counselor Catalog and curriculum descriptions for district catalogs to ensure clear, accurate information is available to all stakeholders. Organization & Technological Proficiency Provide evidence of strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as creative thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail by managing complex master schedules, enrollment waitlists, and student rotations within SchoolTool. Utilize diverse technology platforms (Google Suite, specialized spreadsheets, and digital portfolios) to maintain real-time notes on student progress and career readiness. Manage high volumes of data related to industry exam results, technical endorsements, and post-program placement (3S1) with accuracy.

Career Development & WBL Mission Support Equity & Student Success Pillars:

Serve as a core member of a team dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for all students. You will mentor and guide students to embody the six pillars of our mission, ensuring they graduate as: Academically Prepared, Creative Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Global Citizens, Reflective and Future-Focused Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and an assets-based approach to supporting all students, especially those who have been historically academically marginalized. Partner with the WBL team and instructors to foster a culture where all students are expected to participate in a work experience as a capstone to their career journey. Provide individualized social-emotional coaching and "Workforce SEL" (conflict resolution, professional communication, and self-advocacy) to help students navigate workplace challenges. Act as a primary mentor for students who experience setbacks during their work experiences; facilitate reflection sessions to identify root causes and "coach them back" to professional readiness. Provide crisis intervention, mediation, and academic support to ensure students maintain the persistence required to fulfill the "Portrait of a Graduate" attributes. Up to 15 Summer Days May Be Available with additional compensation

QUALIFICATIONS

New York State School Counselor Certification is required. At least three (3) years of previous school counseling experience required, preferably with High School students.

START DATE

September 1, 2026

SALARY RANGE:

$58,000 (2026-27 Base Salary), plus additional salary credit for graduate credits, Master's Degree and prior related experience. Excellent benefits are available.

CONTACT PERSON

For further information, please contact Scott Snyder, 607-257-1551 ext. 2003 Job #1918 APPLICATION

DEADLINE

April 30, 2026 or until position is filled.

APPLICATION

Please complete OLAS Employment Application, cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and NYS Certifications. Apply online at OLAS www.olasjobs.org/central

OR Email:

hr@tstboces.org or visit our

Web Site:

www.tstboces.org Please direct questions about employment opportunities to: Human Resources, TST - BOCES, 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 Phone (607) 257-1551 or Fax (607) 697-8273 Attach appropriate application to all resumes/vitae, list job number and name of position. The Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, religious practice, ethnic group, gender expression and identity, weight, or genetic predisposition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: David J. Parsons, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 257- 1551 or dparsons@tstboces.org

Salary/Compensation:

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