School Counselor (Elementary School)
Harlem Children's Zone
- New York City, NY
- $70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 2+ years of experience as an Elementary School Counselor
- New York State Counselor Certification
- Dedicated and committed to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
- Possess experience in an urban school setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable of grade test subjects
- Able to evaluate student transcripts
- A planner, organizer, and implementer of meeting involving a variety of topics and personnel
- Conduct evaluation sessions with the students, using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests, and other methods to evaluate and advise students, guardians, parents, and teachers
- Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and/or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social, and emotional situation
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or at home
- Help students prepare for their transition to the next grade level
- Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of students, including determining priorities for students and their resource needs
- Collaborate with school staff and administrators to ensure that students are academically on grade level
- Facilitate the integration of the guidance curriculum in the educational curricula
- Complete written reports as needed or as requested by Administration
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school counseling program
- Attend meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to keep abreast of best practices and professional trends
- Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students, guardians, or parents to seek additional assistance from HCZ staff and/or outside professionals
- Provide special services that teach students how to handle conflicts in their environment
- Conduct follow-up interviews with counselors to determine if their needs have been met
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 10-month school year
- Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)
- Up to $30,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)