Per Diem Permanent Substitute School Social Worker or School Counselor

$300.00 per diem, 4 days a week

Position Summary:

Goshen High School seeks a qualified permanent substitute school social worker or school counselor to provide continuity of student support services. The substitute will support students' academic progress and social-emotional well-being, with duties assigned according to the individual's certification and professional qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for students experiencing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• Respond to urgent student concerns and assist with crisis intervention, following district procedures and coordinating with administrators and the student support team.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, counselors, the school psychologist, and other staff to support student well-being and success.
• Assist with attendance concerns, school adjustment, conflict resolution, and connections to community resources.
• For school counselor assignments, assist with course planning, scheduling, graduation requirements, college and career guidance.
• Provide assigned counseling services and follow established student support plans, including IEP's and section 504 plans, as appropriate to the role.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and communicate necessary follow-up to the regular staff member or supervisor.
• Follow district policies, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting procedures.

1:1 TEACHER AIDE - 10 Month Position 

5.75 Hours per day

Goshen High School

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is non-professional work involving responsibility for assisting school teachers in the performance of their non-teaching
duties through a variety of activities related to the learning process. Work is performed under the direct
supervision of a certified teacher, administrator, or senior official in accordance with well-established procedures.
The Teacher Aide performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Provide individualized support to one assigned student during the school day in academic, behavioral, and social settings.
• Implement teacher and agency designed strategies, accommodations, and behavior support plans as directed.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and participation to promote inclusion and engagement.
• Collect observational data on student performance, behavior, and engagement, as required by the teacher or agency.
• Encourage and reinforce positive behaviors and functional communication skills.
• Support daily routines such as arrival/dismissal, lunch, specials, and group activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate levels of assistance in academic, functional, or self-care tasks (as directed).
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with school, and state regulations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of classroom routines
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain discipline and support classroom management
• Clerical aptitude
• Resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Neat personal appearance
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position