Title:2026 Summer School/Hourly - Guidance Counselor - Grades 7 - 8 RB# 25-387
ID:10336
Department:Guidance, Counseling, & Alternative Education
Location:School Location
Division:Instructional
Type:Teacher
Description
BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-387 2026 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM/ HOURLY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR GRADES 7- 8 MARCH 27, 2026
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION : The Superintendent, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
2026 SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM/ HOURLY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR GRADES 7- 8
LOCATIONS, TIMES, and DATES:? Subject to change according to the needs of the district. Travel: Travel between sites may be required in order to meet the needs of the district Grades 7-8 Middle School Program: Hourly- 3.5 hours
LOCATION: 18, 67, 97 (subject to change)
SETUP: July 10 8:45-12:15 (3.5 hours)
INSTRUCTION: July 13 -August 6 (Monday- Thursdays only) 8:45-12:15
GRADING: Friday, August 7 8:45-12:15 (3.5 hours)
HOW TO APPLY: Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the "Submit" button. Your application will be kept on file for one year. Candidates must complete an application form available on the District website, www.buffaloschools.org APPLICATION :
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a Middle School setting is preferred. Candidates must have New York State certification in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach. Priority in the selection of counselors will be given to qualified permanent/ tenured/probationary/temporary Buffalo Public School counselors in order of summer school seniority. Please upload a copy of your NYS certification(s) . Ensure that your name is visible, as well as your certification area(s). We will accept a screenshot from your NYS Teach account or you can upload using the physical document. Summer school seniority is defined as previous years of BPS summer employment in a classroom setting. Only current and active BPS employees earn summer school seniority. JOB SUMMARY: Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Collaborate with teachers to provide guidance lessons and information.
Review the status of students as it pertains to academic and behavioral progress.
Assist students with personal and social issues which impede learning.
Provide counseling for students in the areas of self-esteem, communication skills, decision-making, and relationship skills.
Develop resources to assist students in learning educational survival skills, including study skills and conflict resolution strategies.
Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the summer school program.
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians to monitor student participation.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.
Attend scheduled meetings and professional development as scheduled by the building representative.
This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please review the dates carefully. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE THE FULL TERM OF THE PROGRAM. By applying and accepting this position, you are agreeing to work the FULL duration of the program. Candidates for Buffalo Public Schools Summer School are eligible to work for ONLY ONE of the summer programs. APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate. SALARY: Hourly Rate FUND #: FINAL DATE FOR FILING : APRIL 17, 2026
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579.
