School Counselor

WHIN Music Community Charter School•New York, NY

17h•$72,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

WHIN Music Community Charter School is seeking high-performing School Counselors to join a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day. WHIN is the first school of its kind, built on the principles of El Sistema, providing a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. The school's mission is to provide a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. WHIN believes that all children deserve a high-quality education, that collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for learners, and that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands-on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy. Counselors at WHIN are expected to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment, be excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central, and be highly qualified and experienced working in urban communities. The role prioritizes social-emotional health alongside academic growth, fostering a collaborative environment where students work together to create something bigger than their individual skills.

Requirements

Masters of School Counseling, Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or similar degree
New York State School Counselor Certification
Urban elementary school experience
Demonstrated success with students and families
An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
The ability to thrive in a startup environment
The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
Music performance
Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models
Trauma-Informed practices

Responsibilities

Providing regular one-on-one counseling and/or group counseling to students and families
Supporting WHIN’s social-emotional programming
Providing in-crisis support for students as needed
Conducting regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs
Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies
Referring individuals and families to external resources and services
Coordinating internal and external family and student support activities/workshops
Leading all staff professional development sessions as needed
Providing recommendations to all staff on approaches to best support struggling students
Contributing to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs
Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
Maintaining accurate, confidential, and current student records
Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
Conducting oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards
Ensuring WHIN complies with all state and federal regulations in regards to counseling and mandated reporting
Completing other duties as requested by the school leadership team