SY 26-27 Bilingual High School Licensed Social Worker or Counselor

School in the Square•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition-free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our "relationships first" philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members. We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships-first collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time. Our High School at School in the Square opened its doors in Fall 2024 where we began creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas. Our high school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible. We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned bilingual licensed Social Worker or School Counselor who is deeply committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success of our students. Reporting to the Principal, and working closing with our School Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will play a critical role in developing a comprehensive counseling program that integrates SEL, academic planning, and family partnership.

Requirements

A strong therapeutic skillset to provide holistic interventions to high school students
An expert in current research and trends in school counseling and guidance, and college and career readiness
Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
Experienced in supporting students navigating identity, immigration-related stressors, and family dynamics
Knowledgeable in college and career readiness, including graduation requirements, postsecondary planning, and financial aid processes
Skilled in leading workshops, classes, and activities for families and professional development for staff
A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication, recording and planning skills
A systems thinking who uses data to monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and improve outcomes
A strong relationship builder
A graduate of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Possesses a valid social worker or counselor licensure by the State of New York
Experienced as a full-time social worker with a minimum of two years with high school aged students
Able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

Experience in an charter schools with a diverse student population

Responsibilities

Provide holistic interventions to high school students in an individual, group, and class modality
Develop a comprehensive counseling program that integrates SEL, academic planning, and family partnership
Lead workshops, classes, and activities for families and professional development for staff
Use data to monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and improve outcomes
Support families and children in both academic and non-instructional situations
Develop connections with teachers to both improve student academic achievement as well as build SEL skills and learning in the classroom