School Counselor (Middle School)

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

116d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

Requirements

• A valid NYS School Counseling Certificate (required)
• Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groups
• Understanding of different student maturity levels
• Ability to help students gain awareness of their interests and abilities to help them manage their behavior and thinking processes
• Understanding of test construction and ability to interpret educational test data
• Knowledge of grade test targets
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel

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

• Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
• No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Annual and performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees