[2026-2027] School Counselor - High School

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide direct services to Students and Families:
  • Collaborate with Grade Level Partner(s) to engage Students and determine individual levels of need;
  • Provide Counseling support for a caseload of assigned Students with Mandated Counseling Services;
  • Support non-assigned Students as needed (eg. following up on referrals);
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed;
  • Complete documentation for Students with IEPs in a timely manner and participate in annual reviews;
  • Utilize individual and group modalities to address Student’s social emotional needs;
  • Engage Families through phone calls, scheduled meetings, Report Card Night and school activities or events;
  • Conduct home visits as needed;
  • Collaborate with Grade Level Team to support Students around academic progress including individual and group interventions and communication with families;
  • Maintain contact and session records as directed by Manager.
• Provide indirect services to Students and Families:
  • Provide referrals for outside services for Students who cannot be supported within our school setting and maintain communication with providers as needed;
  • Collaborate and communicate as needed with Supervisors, Staff and outside Providers to meet Students’ needs;
  • Provide recommendations to the Staff and Leadership team around approaches to working with struggling Students;
• Support the School community:
  • Participate actively in Department meetings, Faculty meetings, and other meetings;
  • Consider opportunities to share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning day and overnight trips;
  • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with Students, Parents, and Staff;
  • Follow the guidelines of the NASW Code of Ethics and NYS Mandated Reporting.

Qualifications

• Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor 
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Documented track record of personal and professional success
• Extensive knowledge of adolescent development
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
• Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with teenagers and young adults
• Must have a LMSW or MSED in School Counseling from CACREP-accredited school plus 3 years post-license work experience
• Spanish speaking highly preferred

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704 per year.  Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale. 

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.