Founding High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year)

Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is launching its first-ever High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This milestone marks the next chapter in Zeta's mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. Zeta currently operates multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plans to open 1-2 new schools each year. This role is for a New York State certified School Counselor with a Master’s degree in School Counseling, a proven record of successfully supporting students in crisis and propelling student growth and achievement, and experience working in a high school setting (preferred).

Requirements

New York State certified School Counselor
Master’s degree in School Counseling
Proven record of successfully supporting students in crisis and propelling student growth and achievement
Experience working in a high school setting (preferred)
Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high school setting

Responsibilities

Serve as a key contributor to the school community, partnering with school leaders, teachers, and families to drive high-quality student support systems and social-emotional learning (SEL).
Lead and monitor individualized student growth for students who need targeted support in emotion regulation, social perspective-taking, problem-solving, and self-control—partnering closely with school leaders, network experts, and external consultants.
Design and implement impactful, research-based SEL programming, coaching teachers on effective execution and ensuring consistent, school-wide immersion of Zeta’s SEL curriculum and practices.
Build deep, trusting relationships with students and families, and lead efforts to ensure students consistently demonstrate Zeta’s EPIC values—Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community—strengthening a joyful, values-driven school culture.
Collaborate closely with the Student Achievement Team and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, support, and monitor students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Play a critical role on the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, using data to design, implement, and refine tiered supports that address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Partner regularly with school psychologists and network staff, consulting on complex cases, sharing best practices, and engaging in ongoing SEL and student-support professional learning.
Maintain proactive, consistent communication with families, providing clear updates and partnership for the students you serve to ensure alignment and sustained progress.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
Lifestyle savings account, providing a monthly reimbursement for eligible fitness and emotional health expenses
Free Talkspace therapy and psychiatry services
403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
Free student loan counseling
Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it’s up to you!)
4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription
MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC’s finest sweet treats
Books for professional development
Clear pathway to professional growth
Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming