[2026-2027] School Counselor - High School

KIPP • New York, NY

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a School Counselor at KIPP NYC College Prep High School for the 2026-2027 academic year. KIPP NYC Public Schools is a network of free, public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools. KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) is a rigorous, college-preparatory high school serving students in grades 9-12. The school offers a wide range of academic offerings, extracurricular activities, and comprehensive college and career counseling. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the high school will expand to an additional facility, transitioning into a Lower School and Upper School model with industry concentration pathways for students in grades 11-12. The new facility will include modern classrooms, labs, gymnasiums, and specialized rooms for arts, health, and fitness.

Requirements

• Must have a LMSW or MSED in School Counseling from CACREP-accredited school plus 3 years post-license work experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to Students and Families, including counseling support for a caseload of assigned Students with Mandated Counseling Services.
• Collaborate with Grade Level Partner(s) to determine individual student needs and support non-assigned students as needed.
• 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 students' 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 the 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 the Manager.
• Provide referrals for outside services for students who cannot be supported within the school setting and maintain communication with providers.
• Collaborate and communicate 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.
• 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: Senior