The East Rochester School District is recruiting a probationary, tenure-track Elementary School Counselor. The Elementary school serves 400 students in a culturally responsive setting tailored to meet the needs of all students.

• Promote Academic and Social-Emotional Learning
• Provide Tier 1 instruction, interventions, and counseling K-5
• Support on-demand, initial intake, and counseling needs
• Support  student and family case management
• Help students realize their potential and make progress
• Chair 504 Meetings
• Maintain and enhance collaboration with team members and department members.
• Utilize technology to maximize instruction and learning
• Support students in crises and provide appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to promote student well-being.
• Conduct assessments and develop action plans for students who require additional support and guidance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions

*Additional salary for contractual summer workdays

East Rochester offers a competitive salary with a complete benefits package, a small teacher-to-student ratio, and a team-oriented approach to educating our students. 

The East Rochester Union Free School District is seeking a knowledgeable and student-centered Chairperson for the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). The CPSE Chairperson will lead all aspects of the preschool special education process, ensuring compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations and alignment with the district’s commitment to early childhood success. This individual will collaborate with families, service providers, evaluators, and district staff to ensure that each child receives the support necessary for lifelong learning and development. The ideal candidate would be a retired CSE chairperson, Director of Special Education, or other similar job titles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Chairperson for all CPSE meetings, ensuring legal compliance and procedural safeguards are met, including completing a robust Prior Written Notice, and documenting all state forms with regard to preschool outcomes.
• Coordinate and schedule CPSE meetings in collaboration with parents, evaluators, approved preschool providers, and Monroe County representatives.
• Review evaluations and referral materials to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Lead collaborative discussions to develop and finalize Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible preschool students.
• Maintain accurate documentation of CPSE processes, decisions, and timelines in accordance with NYSED requirements.
• Facilitate transition planning from Early Intervention (EI) to CPSE and from CPSE to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
• Work closely with East Rochester faculty and staff to support a continuum of services and inclusion practices where appropriate.
• Communicate with families to ensure understanding of CPSE procedures, rights, and service options.
• Oversee and monitor service delivery in coordination with Monroe County and approved preschool programs.
• Participate in district-level planning and initiatives related to early childhood and special education services.
• Prepare data and reports for district leadership and state compliance purposes.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on CPSE regulations and best practices in early childhood special education.

Compensation: $60 per hour, not to exceed 150 hours