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About the Role

The School Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of middle school students. This position is ideal for a passionate educator committed to equity, student advocacy, and preparing students for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling focused on academic, social, and emotional development
• Support students in navigating peer relationships, personal challenges, and school expectations
• Lead and support advisory and social-emotional learning (SEL) programming
• Develop and manage student schedules in compliance with NYS requirements and school programming
• Monitor student progress using academic and attendance data
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student achievement and intervention planning
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in the student information system
• Track and analyze academic performance, attendance, and student outcomes
• Support standardized testing logistics and communicate results to families
• Conduct family meetings to review academic progress and school expectations
• Support student transitions, including onboarding transfer students
• Connect students and families with enrichment opportunities and external resources
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and collaborate with Special Education staff
• Support summer school coordination and academic interventions
• Assist with staff training on SEL, mandated reporting, and student support practices

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling or a related field
• Valid New York State School Counselor certification or currently in the process of obtaining certification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and educational technology

Skills

• School Counseling
• Student Support
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Academic Programming
• Scheduling
• Data Analysis
• Record Keeping
• Family Engagement
• Community Engagement
• Collaboration
• IEP/504 Meetings
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Educational Technology

Location

• Bronx, NY 10453

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling or a related field
• Valid New York State School Counselor certification

Salary/Compensations

• $71,314.00 - $158,280.00 Salary/year