Extended School Year School Counselor - 2026

Job Summary\:
The Extended School Year program is looking to hire an internal Bucks I.U. Counselor for Emotional Support classrooms, K-12, Individual Counseling.  School Counselor works with the Teachers, Social Workers and Behavior Analysts to maintain appropriate individualized Educational Plan.  This employee will be stationed out of Samuel Everitt School but go to other ESY center-based sites and home-based locations as needed.

Essential Functions\:

• Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Consulting, and Crisis response experience desired.

• Collaborate with other ESY team members when involved in a student crisis.

 Other Duties\:This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.  Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Physical Demands\:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

June 24, 2026, through July 30, 2026

Monday through Thursday

8\:45am-2\:45pm

Travel\:

Will travel to ESY sites and home-based locations as needed.  Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.

Job Summary\:
The Extended School Year program is looking to hire an internal Bucks I.U. Counselor for Emotional Support classrooms, K-12, Individual Counseling.  School Counselor works with the Teachers, Social Workers and Behavior Analysts to maintain appropriate individualized Educational Plan.  This employee will be stationed out of Samuel Everitt School but go to other ESY center-based sites and home-based locations as needed.

Essential Functions\:

• Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Consulting, and Crisis response experience desired.

• Collaborate with other ESY team members when involved in a student crisis.

 Other Duties\:This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.  Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Physical Demands\:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

June 24, 2026, through July 30, 2026

Monday through Thursday

8\:45am-2\:45pm

Travel\:

Will travel to ESY sites and home-based locations as needed.  Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.

Education and Experience\:

Level of Degree\:

• Master’s Degree
• K-6, 7-12 Pennsylvania School Counseling Certifications
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\:

• Applicants should have at least one year experience as a School Counselor or as a classroom. Teacher and experience working with Special Education students.
• Applicants must be highly motivated, organized, creative, flexible and able to make decisions in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)\:  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer\:  The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Education and Experience\:

Level of Degree\:

• Master’s Degree
• K-6, 7-12 Pennsylvania School Counseling Certifications
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\:

• Applicants should have at least one year experience as a School Counselor or as a classroom. Teacher and experience working with Special Education students.
• Applicants must be highly motivated, organized, creative, flexible and able to make decisions in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)\:  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer\:  The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.