[2026-2027] School Counselor - High School

KIPP NYC Public Schools • Bronx, NY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for the [2026-2027] school year and involves providing direct and indirect services to students and families at KIPP NYC College Prep High School. The school is expanding to an additional facility for the 2026-2027 academic year, transitioning into a Lower School and Upper School model. Students will select an industry concentration for their studies in grades 11-12. The high school is a rigorous, college-preparatory program serving students in grades 9-12, with a strong emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and social-emotional learning. KIPP NYC Public Schools is a network of free, public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools where every child can create their future. KIPP Forward supports alumni in college, career, and life.

Requirements

• Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Documented track record of personal and professional success
• Extensive knowledge of adolescent development
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
• Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with teenagers and young adults
• Must have a LMSW or MSED in School Counseling from CACREP-accredited school plus 3 years post-license work experience

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Grade Level Partner(s) to engage Students and determine individual levels of need.
• Provide Counseling support for a caseload of assigned Students with Mandated Counseling Services.
• Support non-assigned Students as needed (e.g., following up on referrals).
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete documentation for Students with IEPs in a timely manner and participate in annual reviews.
• Utilize individual and group modalities to address Student’s social emotional needs.
• Engage Families through phone calls, scheduled meetings, Report Card Night and school activities or events.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Grade Level Team to support Students around academic progress including individual and group interventions and communication with families.
• Maintain contact and session records as directed by Manager.
• Provide referrals for outside services for Students who cannot be supported within our school setting and maintain communication with providers as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate as needed with Supervisors, Staff and outside Providers to meet Students’ needs.
• Provide recommendations to the Staff and Leadership team around approaches to working with struggling Students.
• Participate actively in Department meetings, Faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Consider opportunities to share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning day and overnight trips.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with Students, Parents, and Staff.
• Follow the guidelines of the NASW Code of Ethics and NYS Mandated Reporting.

Benefits

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years
• annual professional development funds
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior