School Counselor, Promise Academy Middle Schools

Harlem Children's Zone

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$75,000
SKILLS
Best Practices, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction, Consulting, Crisis Intervention, Educational Administration, Educational Testing, Establish Priorities, Futures, Government, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Test Data, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
7 days ago

Job Details:

Position: Middle School Counselor

School: Promise Academy Middle Schools

Locations: 245 W. 129th Street New York, NY 10027

35 E. 125th Street New York, NY 10035

Why Promise Academy?

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.

What you will do 

  • 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/or 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 the Principal
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
  • Participate in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance 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

Schedule 

  • Monday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm
  • 10-month role

Requirements

What you will bring

  • A valid NYS School Counseling Certificate (required)
  • Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
  • Must have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groups
  • Understanding of different student maturity levels
  • Ability to help students gain awareness of their interests and abilities to help them manage their behavior and thinking processes
  • Understanding of test construction and ability to interpret educational test data
  • Knowledge of grade test targets
  • ability to evaluate student transcripts
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledgeable of grade test targets
  • Ability to evaluate student transcripts
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel

Benefits

We’re passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it!

Our benefits include:

  • Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
  • No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Annual and performance-based bonuses

The salary ranges from $70,000 - $75,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Company

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Harlem Children's Zone

Opened in 2004, HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools serves over 1,800 children in two K-12 schools. Our mission is to provide a first-rate, year-round, extended-day K-12 school for students living in under-performing school districts. When students enter our schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise. Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.

In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.

Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services. HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools are rooted in the belief that all students are capable of academic and personal success when they are surrounded by parents, teachers, and mentors who provide support and maintain the highest of expectations.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
WEBSITE
http://hcz.org/