Middle School Counselor

IDEAL School of Manhattan•New York, NY

19h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEAL Middle School Counselor is a professional educator who serves the 6-12 school communities, working with students and partnering with families, staff, and school leadership. This is a full-time, 10-month position. With a primary focus on Middle Schoolers’ academic and personal development within the school setting, the Middle School Counselor works with the Head of School, division heads, Director of Related Services, and other school administrators in advocating for, developing, and implementing programs and services that positively impact students' personal and academic growth and social-emotional well-being in alignment with the needs and mission of the school. Candidates must have the appropriate valid licensure/certification and possess a genuine passion and skill for working with diverse, neuroinclusive student populations. Beyond 1:1 and group sessions, counselors will participate fully in the life of the school and will be called to contribute in significant ways to the broader life of the school, including designing and/or implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programming such as advisory, health, and life skills, as needed.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), School Counseling, or a related mental health field.
Valid NYS Licensure or Certification (LCSW, LMSW, or NYS Certified School Counselor).

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of experience preferred
Experience in a school-based setting preferred
An appreciation for the school’s mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with a variety of students with different profiles

Responsibilities

Foster a positive and inclusive school climate through all of their work
Provide students with knowledge and skills to be effective learners and contributing members of the school community
Support the general development, resiliency, and social-emotional growth of all students
Work to reduce disruptive behaviors within the classroom and school community
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to ensure goals and interventions are developed and carried over into the classroom and curriculum
Willingness and ability to manage crisis assessment and intervention
Ensure students receive appropriate intervention services, in accordance with IEP and ILP
Meet as required by a student's Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with students in IDEAL’s Zenith and Dylan Programs, and also, on a short-term, as-needed, or less formal basis, with students in IDEAL’s Standard Program
Provide informal, ongoing assessments of students
Attend CSE team meetings as requested
Meet with parents and students’ outside providers
Attend parent-teacher conferences, team meetings, faculty meetings, and student support team meetings
Teach mediation and conflict resolution
Develop, support, and implement social-emotional aspects of our School program, such as advisory, health, and life skills.
Partner with administrators to contribute to relevant teacher trainings and teams
Design and provide parent programming on adolescent development
Support teachers in their work with students
Participate in other ways in the life of the school, as appropriate for their role, expertise, and responsibilities
Seek ongoing professional development
Work closely with supervisors and administrators to ensure school programming is consistent with the mission and conducive to our growth as the only inclusive K-12 independent school in NYC
Share equitably in the duties and responsibilities of faculty and staff at IDEAL (i.e., chaperoning, lunch duty, morning duty, etc)