Founding High School Counselor (2026-2027 School Year)
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 exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world-class education from pre-kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
