Job Description

The Nassau BOCES Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking an Itinerant Elementary School Counselor to serve the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District in an anticipated leave replacement position from December 2026 through March 2027. The school counselor will provide comprehensive school counseling services across multiple elementary school buildings to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering developmentally appropriate classroom counseling lessons focused on social-emotional learning, positive relationships, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Facilitating small-group counseling sessions addressing students' developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Providing individual counseling and short-term interventions to students requiring additional support
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and student support teams to identify and address student needs
• Supporting schoolwide initiatives that promote a positive school climate, student wellness, and emotional resilience
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with district policies and professional standards

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Education Department (NYSED) Certification: School Counselor
• Experience working with elementary school students is preferred
• Ability to travel between assigned elementary school buildings as needed
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Knowledge of comprehensive school counseling practices and social-emotional learning
• Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple school settings

SALARY: Daily rate as per labor contract

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.