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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for school counselor pps in the United States is $60,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a School Counselor with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential, you need a background in counseling, psychology, or education, typically supported by a master's degree and state PPS certification. Familiarity with student information systems, counseling frameworks, and crisis intervention tools is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and the ability to build trust with students, families, and staff set exceptional counselors apart. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development in a school environment.

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School Counselor PPS refers to school counselors who hold a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential. This credential authorizes individuals to work as school counselors in K-12 public schools, where they support student academic, career, and social-emotional development. School counselors with a PPS credential help students with personal issues, academic planning, and college or career readiness, and also collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a positive learning environment.

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School Counselor PPS professionals often work with students from a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds. One common challenge is ensuring that counseling approaches are culturally sensitive and tailored to each student's unique needs. Counselors must also navigate language barriers, different family expectations, and varying levels of access to resources, all while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Collaboration with teachers, administrators, and community organizations is crucial to effectively address these challenges and advocate for every student's well-being.
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School Counselor

Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Garden City, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher/PPS/School Counsel/Guidance-SE
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
Location:
Multiple Locations - Special Education
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
08/31/2026
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is currently seeking a School Counselor. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, and parents to enhance the academic, personal, social, and career development of students in their respective grades. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Working with students of varying ability levels and providing data regarding student progress
  • Supporting the mandates of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for transition programs and services specifically designed for students with disabilities to achieve post-secondary goals
  • Expanding career pathways by helping students build their academic, technical and professional skills through work-based learning experiences
  • Providing career counseling, planning and participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework and work-based learning programs
  • Implementing the mandates of Erin's Law to support social and emotional competencies for all students in school programs

REQUIREMENTS:
  • New York State Education Department Certification: School Counselor
  • Proven ability to develop and implement data-driven plans to meet individual student needs
  • Experience working with students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels is preferred
  • Demonstrated cultural competency through familiarity in working with students and families of diverse backgrounds
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficiency in using Microsoft Office products

SALARY: As per contract
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.

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