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School Counselor, Promise Academy High School

L5

harlem childrens zoneNew York, NY17 days ago

Occupations

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCounselors, All OtherMental Health Counselors

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsChild and Youth ServicesEducational Support Services
High School Counselor
Position: High School Counselor
School: Promise Academy I High School
Locations: 245 W. 129th Street New York, NY 10027 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
  • ScheduleMonday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm10-month role
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

17 days ago

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