School Counselor (2026-2027)

Zeta Charter Schools•New York, NY

18h•$72,000 - $103,000•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 serves the school community by partnering with school leaders, teachers, families, network experts, and external consultants to strengthen student-support systems and social-emotional learning (SEL). The position is based at Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary School and is fully on-site, with a November or December start for the 2026–2027 school year. The School Counselor reports to the Principal. The counselor provides evidence-based individual and group counseling, develops and implements research-based SEL programming, supports teachers in delivering SEL practices, and works with school teams to identify and monitor students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. The counselor also uses data to develop and refine tiered supports through the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and maintains consistent communication with families. Zeta describes its mission as providing a world-class education while fostering students’ love of learning and social-emotional development. The organization values growth, flexibility, openness to feedback, collaboration, humility, and high standards for excellence. The listed salary range is $72,000–$103,000, with compensation determined by the applicable salary scale, relevant experience, and internal equity.

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 genuine openness to feedback and growth.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Partner with school leaders, teachers, and families to develop high-quality student-support systems and social-emotional learning.
Provide responsive, evidence-based individual and group counseling to 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 support a joyful, values-driven school culture grounded in Zeta’s EPIC values: Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community.
Collaborate with the Student Achievement Team and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, support, and monitor students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Contribute to the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team by using data to design, implement, and refine tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.
Consult regularly with school psychologists and network staff on complex cases, share best practices, and participate in ongoing SEL and student-support professional learning.
Maintain proactive, consistent communication with families, providing clear updates and supporting alignment and 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 quality coffee.
Zeta swag, team outings, and treats.
Books and resources for professional development.
Clear pathways to professional growth.
Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
Community Circle practice to build and strengthen the team.
Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming.