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

KIPP • New York, NY

22h • $70,829 - $136,704 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools is seeking a School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year at KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS). CPHS is a rigorous, college-preparatory high school located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, serving over 2,000 students in grades 9-12. The school offers a wide range of academic offerings, electives, clubs, and sports programs, supported by a comprehensive college and career counseling department. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the high school will expand to an additional facility, adopting a Lower School and Upper School model. Students will be able to select an industry concentration for their studies in grades 11-12. The new facility will feature modern amenities including classrooms, science labs, gymnasiums, a commercial kitchen, a cafetorium, a rooftop play space, and dedicated rooms for arts, health, and fitness.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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: Mid Level