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Get Access To All JobsITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
NOTICE OF VACANCY
We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Position Title: School Counselor - Ithaca High School
Brief Description: Support the social, emotional, and academic success of students in grades 9-12. Facilitate college career readiness through programming and academic evaluations. Analyze data while working a PLC to provide additional outside connections and programming ideas in ICSD.
Location(s): Ithaca High School
Anticipated Start Date: 9/15/2025
Posting Dates: 8/20/2025 - Until Filled
Number of vacancies: 1
FTE: 1.0
Application Requirements:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
- Official copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
- Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
- MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)
The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
MANDATORY Writing Sample
A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.
Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.
- The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
- Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
- The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students' digital world.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Possession of New York State certification as a School Counselor is required.
Desired Characteristics:
- An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment and understanding of the developmental period of middle school to help ensure student success.
- 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.
- Familiar with NYS academic requirements of middle and high school students, able to assist with student transition to middle school and to high school.
- Be a member of an interdisciplinary, problem solving team at grade level and school wide.
Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront | Steps To Apply
When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Counselor
If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply
External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
- Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
- Create an Application: Checkmark Teacher/Admin Only!
- Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.
Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid
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 victim status, or other federal/state protected status.
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
NOTICE OF VACANCY
We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Position Title: School Counselor - Ithaca High School
Brief Description: Support the social, emotional, and academic success of students in grades 9-12. Facilitate college career readiness through programming and academic evaluations. Analyze data while working a PLC to provide additional outside connections and programming ideas in ICSD.
Location(s): Ithaca High School
Anticipated Start Date: 9/15/2025
Posting Dates: 8/20/2025 - Until Filled
Number of vacancies: 1
FTE: 1.0
Application Requirements:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
- Official copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
- Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
- MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)
The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
MANDATORY Writing Sample
A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.
Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.
- The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
- Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
- The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students' digital world.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Possession of New York State certification as a School Counselor is required.
Desired Characteristics:
- An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment and understanding of the developmental period of middle school to help ensure student success.
- 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.
- Familiar with NYS academic requirements of middle and high school students, able to assist with student transition to middle school and to high school.
- Be a member of an interdisciplinary, problem solving team at grade level and school wide.
Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront | Steps To Apply
When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Counselor
If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply
External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
In order for us to receive your application you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
- Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
- Create an Application: Checkmark Teacher/Admin Only!
- Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.
Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid
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 victim status, or other federal/state protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Guidance Counselor
Match your credentials to the SOC code
Guidance Counselors typically fall under SOC 21-1012. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and confirm your degree field and job duties align before applying. A mismatch between your transcript and the posted role is the most common RFE trigger for counseling petitions.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and county, so knowing Level I through IV thresholds strengthens your negotiating position.
Target employers with established HR compliance teams
Large school districts, state university systems, and multi-campus community colleges process H-1B petitions regularly and have HR staff familiar with USCIS requirements. Smaller private schools often haven't sponsored before, which adds filing risk and delays to your timeline.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by the Guidance Counselor job category to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history in education. That filing history tells you which districts and institutions have already navigated the specialty-occupation determination for counseling roles.
Secure your state license before the petition files
Most states require a school counseling license or certification as a condition of employment. USCIS expects the offered position to be immediately workable, so arriving without a valid state credential can cause the petition to be denied or an RFE to issue on specialty occupation grounds.
Clarify cap-exempt status with university employers
Colleges and universities that qualify as institutions of higher education are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Confirm this status with your prospective employer's HR team before relying on it, since not every affiliated entity qualifies.
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Find Guidance Counselor JobsGuidance Counselor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Guidance Counselor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement for the position. If the job posting accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation determination and issue an RFE. Review the O*NET profile for SOC 21-1012 to confirm the degree requirement is field-specific.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Guidance Counselor positions?
Public school districts, state university systems, community colleges, and large private K-12 institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for counseling roles. Colleges and universities that qualify as institutions of higher education are cap-exempt, making them especially attractive because your petition skips the annual lottery. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for counseling roles on Migrate Mate.
Do I need a state counseling license before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You don't need the license in hand before the petition is filed, but you must be eligible for licensure in the state where you'll work, and the employer must intend to employ you in a fully licensed capacity. USCIS scrutinizes petitions where the beneficiary cannot immediately perform the licensed duties, so check your state's school counselor certification requirements early and start the credentialing process before your offer letter is issued.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Guidance Counselor hiring?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code, job title, and work location. Wage levels are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and supervision, and underpaying relative to the certified level is a DOL compliance violation. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage before you receive a formal offer.
Can a school district sponsor an H-1B if they haven't done it before?
Yes, any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition for the first time, but first-time filers face a steeper administrative process. The district must register as an H-1B employer with USCIS, file a certified LCA with DOL, and submit Form I-129 with supporting documentation proving the role meets specialty occupation standards. Expect longer internal timelines if the district's HR team is learning the process alongside you.
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