Job Description
Job Description
Job Details :
- Position : Guidance Counselor
- School : Promise Academy I Middle School
- Location : 245 W. 129th street New York, NY 10027
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seek a Guidance Counselor!
The Guidance Counselor will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy : to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.
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Requirements
Who you are :
Master’s degree in school counseling or related field3+ years experience as a School Guidance Counselor and certification preferredA passion for the mission of the Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter SchoolsMust have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groupsUnderstanding of different student maturity levelsAbility to help students gain awareness of their interests and abilities and to help them manage their behavior and thinking processesUnderstanding of test construction and ability to interpret educational test dataKnowledge of grade test targetsAbility to evaluate a student transcriptsAbility to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnelWhat you'll 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 teachersCounsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and / or behavioral problems affecting their educational, physical, social and / or emotional situationProvide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school or at homeHelp students prepare for their transition to the next grade levelConsult 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 needsCollaborate with school staff and administrators to ensure that students are academically on grade levelFacilitate the integration of the guidance curriculum in the educational curriculaComplete written reports as needed or as requested by PrincipalMaintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulationsParticipate in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance programAttend meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings to keep abreast of best practices and professional trendsIdentify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students, guardians or parents to seek additional assistance from HCZ staff and / or outside professionalsProvide special services that teach students how to handle conflicts in their environmentConduct follow-up interviews with counselors to determine if their needs have been metPerform other duties as assignedBenefits
Our exceptional benefits include :
Generous paid time off, including sick and personal daysNo-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)403(b) retirement planAnnual performance bonusThe Guidance Counselor salary ranges from $70,000-$75,000. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).