[2026-2027] School Counselor (Bronx) - High School

KIPP NYC Public Schools • Bronx, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NYC College Prep High School is hiring a School Counselor to support students and families at its Bronx high school. The counselor provides direct and indirect counseling services, collaborates with grade-level teams and school staff, supports students’ social-emotional and academic needs, and helps connect students and families with services. The role is based in New York City and requires travel to KIPP NYC schools. The high school is expanding to an additional facility for the 2026–2027 school year and transitioning to a Lower School and Upper School model.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level partners to engage students and determine individual levels of need.
• Provide counseling to an assigned caseload of students with mandated counseling services and support other students as needed, including following up on referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete IEP documentation promptly and participate in annual reviews.
• Use individual and group counseling modalities to address students’ social-emotional needs.
• Engage families through phone calls, scheduled meetings, Report Card Night, school activities, and events; conduct home visits as needed.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams on students’ academic progress, interventions, and family communication.
• Maintain student contact and session records as directed by the Manager.
• Refer students to outside services when their needs cannot be supported within the school setting and communicate with providers as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with supervisors, staff, and outside providers to meet students’ needs.
• Recommend approaches to staff and school leadership for working with students who are struggling.
• Participate in department, faculty, and other meetings.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning day and overnight trips.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff.
• Follow the NASW Code of Ethics and New York State mandated reporting guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Five school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Backup child and elder care through Bright Horizons.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Eight weeks of paid sabbatical after 10 years.
• Annual professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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