Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement
About The Position
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals . Upper School Counselor Leave Replacement Full time End of March through October 2026 Position: Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement Reports to: Upper School Division Head FLSA: Exempt, full-time Salary Range: Prorated, based on an annualized salary of $67,500 - $100,000 commensurate with education and experience The US Counselor works with the upper school administrative team in ensuring that the Goals and Criteria of CSH are integrated into the upper school program for the education of the whole child and her physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being. The US Counselor reports directly to the division head.
Requirements
- MSW or PhD
- Previous experience working in an independent high school
Responsibilities
- Developing, teaching and evaluating a Life Skills program for 9th and 10th grade students
- Developing and supervising a Peer Support program
- Educating and supporting faculty in an awareness of the social and emotional needs of high school students
- Developing and overseeing a parent education program for the Upper School
- Liaising with the College Counseling Office and US administration about a health program for 11th and 12th grades
- Maintains a referral database of mental health service providers and programs
- Meets with all constituents of the school regarding student issues
- Attends grade-level meetings as well as parent meetings
- Regularly attends professional development workshops
- Chaperoning school events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
