School Counselor (2026-2027)

Zeta Charter Schools • New York City, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is seeking a School Counselor to provide responsive, individualized support that helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The role is based fully on-site at Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary School, with a November or December start for the 2026–2027 school year. The School Counselor reports to the Principal and partners with school leaders, teachers, families, network experts, and external consultants to strengthen student-support systems and social-emotional learning (SEL).

The counselor provides evidence-based individual and group counseling, develops and monitors targeted supports, and helps implement school-wide SEL programming. The role also supports students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, contributes to Response to Intervention (RtI), and maintains consistent communication with families. Zeta seeks a counselor committed to its mission, student growth, collaboration, and ongoing learning.

The salary range is $72,000–$103,000. Compensation is determined according to Zeta’s applicable salary scale, which considers relevant experience and internal equity. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling.
• Current New York State School Counselor certification.
• Proven record of supporting students in crisis with sound judgment, composure, and care while driving meaningful student growth and achievement.
• Strong understanding of special education, Response to Intervention, progress monitoring, and social-emotional and behavioral supports.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to partner effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong work ethic, deep alignment with Zeta’s mission, and openness to feedback and growth.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with school leaders, teachers, and families to strengthen student-support systems and social-emotional learning.
• Provide responsive, evidence-based individual and group counseling for students needing targeted support in emotional regulation, social perspective-taking, problem-solving, and self-control.
• Lead and monitor individualized student growth in partnership with school leadership, network experts, and external consultants.
• Design and implement research-based SEL programming, coach teachers on effective execution, and support consistent school-wide use of Zeta’s SEL curriculum and practices.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families and promote Zeta’s EPIC values: Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community.
• Collaborate with the Student Achievement Team and Committee on Special Education to identify, support, and monitor students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to the Response to Intervention Team by using data to design, implement, and refine tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.
• Consult with school psychologists and network staff on complex cases, share best practices, and participate in ongoing SEL and student-support professional learning.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with families, providing updates and supporting alignment and sustained student progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Competitive compensation.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates moving to New York City.
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses.
• Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription.
• MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for mobile-phone use.
• Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and coffee.
• Zeta swag, team outings, and treats.
• Books and resources for professional development.
• Clear pathways for professional growth.
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
• Community Circle practice and interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time