[2025-2026] School Counselor - High School

KIPP • New York, NY

97d • $70,829 - $142,270

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow! KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors in August 2009 to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations. Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, and Honors courses. CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, and are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam.

Requirements

• Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees