NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ITHACA, NEW YORK
Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.
Position Title: 1.0 School Counselor
Brief Description: Implement the ICSD Comprehensive School Counseling to support students in achieving an optimum level of
academic, personal and social competency.
Current Location: Location to be determined
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Posting Dates: July 23, 2012, through August 3, 2012(application deadline)
Required Qualifications:
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The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
Desired Characteristics:
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An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment and understanding of the developmental period of middle school to help ensure student success.
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Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community and connections with local community agencies.
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Familiar with NYS academic requirements of middle and high school students, able to assist with student transition to middle school and to high school.
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Be a member of an interdisciplinary, problem solving team at grade level and school wide.
Minimum Salary: $36,994 (full-time base)
The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victims status, or other federal/state protected status.