School Counselor (Elementary School)

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seek an Elementary School Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year! The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire to work in a school setting that fosters a love for children. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here are 7 Things You Need to Know .

Requirements

2+ years of experience as an Elementary school counselor preferred
New York State School Counselor Certification required
Dedicated and committed to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
Possess experience in an urban school setting
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledgeable of grade test targets
Able to evaluate a student transcripts
A planner, organizer, and implementer of meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel
Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluation sessions with the students, using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students, guardians, parents, and teachers
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and/or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social and/or emotional situation
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or at home
Help students prepare for their transition to the next grade level
Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of students, including determining priorities for students and their resource needs
Collaborate with school staff and administrators to ensure that students are academically on grade level
Facilitate the integration of the guidance curriculum in the educational curricula
Complete written reports as needed or as requested by the Principal
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance program
Attend meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to keep abreast of best practices and professional trends
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students, guardians or parents to seek additional assistance from HCZ staff and/or outside professionals
Provide special services that teach students how to handle conflicts in their environment
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselors to determine if their needs have been met
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Up to $10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Legal Insurance
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)