SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1598: Guidance Counselor - Immigrant Ambassador School Point Person (Division of Multilingual Learners)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:                 

Immigrant Ambassador School Point Person –School Counselor.

 

Approximately 35 positions available. This position is only available at schools that have applied and been selected to host an Immigrant Ambassador. Those schools are: 02M296, 02M438, 02M459, 02M550, 06M462, 06M467, 07X334, 11X542, 12X550, 13K439, 14K474, 17K524, 17K539, 18K563, 21K559, 21K572, 24Q236, 24Q296, 24Q485, 25Q263, 25Q425, 26Q430, 27Q308, 27Q334, 27Q351, 29Q313, 31R445, 31R460, 32K556, and 33K891.

 

LOCATION:                

Positions available within the 5 boroughs. The physical locations of the NYC PS High Schools listed here: 02M296, 02M438, 02M459, 02M550, 06M462, 06M467, 07X334, 11X542, 12X550, 13K439, 14K474, 17K524, 17K539, 18K563, 21K559, 21K572, 24Q236, 24Q296, 24Q485, 25Q263, 25Q425, 26Q430, 27Q308, 27Q334, 27Q351, 29Q313, 31R445, 31R460, 32K556, and 33K891;  plus 52 Chambers Street for in-person training when relevant.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Appropriately licensed and appointed NYCDOE Teacher, working in one of the above-mentioned NYCPS high schools. 

 

The person must have a minimum of three (3) consecutive years of satisfactory experience (Highly Effective/Effective) in their professional experience in the NYC public school system.

 

The person(s) must be working most directly with the Immigrant Ambassador to support the postsecondary planning of NYCPS high school students who are also English Language learners, multilingual learners, and immigrants.

  

SELECTION CRITERIA: 

●       This position is only available at schools that have applied and been selected to host an Immigrant Ambassador. These schools are 02M296, 02M438, 02M459, 02M550, 06M462, 06M467, 07X334, 11X542, 12X550, 13K439, 14K474, 17K524, 17K539, 18K563, 21K559, 21K572, 24Q236, 24Q296, 24Q485, 25Q263, 25Q425, 26Q430, 27Q308, 27Q334, 27Q351, 29Q313, 31R445, 31R460, 32K556, and 33K891. 

●       At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) professional experience within the NYCDOE.

●       Demonstrated commitment to supporting college and career planning for current English Language Learners (ELLs) and immigrant youth.

●       Understand the components of social-emotional learning and culturally responsive and sustaining approaches.

●       Ability to communicate effectively and motivate ambassadors and students.

●       Ability to maintain accurate records.

●       Strong organizational and administrative skills.

●       Conscientious and efficient in fulfilling commitments, adhering to deadlines, and achieving desired outcomes.

●       Strong people skills, with the capacity to empathize and build trusting relationships with students and their parents.

●       Demonstrated command of technology, including computer skills, hardware, and systems, to perform job functions. This includes Office 365 – OneDrive, SharePoint – and Microsoft Office – Excel, TEAMS, Word, etc.

●       Satisfactory ability to be a team player, collaborating and supporting colleagues and supervisors as needed / requested.

 

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

●       Supervise and support the immigrant ambassador, including keeping accurate attendance records, setting their schedule in the building, providing feedback on their activities, as well as naming and supporting student outcomes that define success for both the ambassador and DOE students they support.

●       Serve as a mentor, confidant, guide, academic resource, coach, and role model to the ambassador implementing the program;

●       Preserve strict confidentiality of student information;

●       Be available to meet with the immigrant ambassador to adequately plan 2-3 times a week to help plan for both 1-on-1 and group engagement;

●       Share knowledge about school-wide and postsecondary-specific programs, resources, policies, and culture;

●       Be willing to share information, experiences, challenges, and accomplishments in a developmentally appropriate way;

●       Facilitate academic program, postsecondary planning, and career exploration;

●       Ensure ambassadors have designated time and secured space to facilitate one-on-one advisement and group support.

●       Develop ambassadors by integrating them into the school community and inviting them to relevant professional learning opportunities;

●       Foster awareness of community resources that support immigrant families in general, and undocumented community members in particular;

●       Participate in on-going training provided by the DOE and partnering organizations;

●       As needed, check-in with the DOE Central representative to adequately plan supports for your assigned ambassadors and provide updates;

●       Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Office of Multilingual Learners.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:   

Up to 53 HOURS.

Posting date 2024 – June 26, 2025

●       30-minute weekly planning sessions with your assigned immigrant ambassador

●       Supervise ambassador schedule when needed, co-facilitate weekly one-on-ones and group sessions between immigrant ambassadors and high school students between September - June.

●       Attend optional virtual monthly professional learning sessions offered by the Office of Multilingual Learners for postsecondary planning and high school persistence of multilingual students, immigrants, and English Language learners.

●       In-person training session 4 hours.

 

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:                  

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Click here to submit your application the Immigrant Ambassador Program manager by the posting deadline:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8045445/2024-2025-IAP-StaffApplication

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail ljenkins9@schools.nyc.gov.

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs