Empowering Middle School Counselor

KIPP Capital Regional; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unparalleled work/life integration

Casual dress code

Relocation stipend

Job summary

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a School Counselor for Middle Grade (Immediate & 26-27 SY) to support students in Albany, NY. The role focuses on academic achievement, personal development, and career exploration, helping students identify goals and build confidence.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis response, progress tracking, and collaboration with school teams to create a safe, inclusive environment that promotes high school graduation and college readiness.

Qualifications

• MSW or Master’s degree in a counseling-related discipline.
• Experience working within a school environment or with children/young adults.
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in underserved communities.
• Strong work ethic and knowledge of child/adolescent development.
• Prior experience in urban schools is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families.
• Offer crisis intervention to students and families as needed.
• Managing, tracking, and documenting student interactions and counseling schedules.
• Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals.
• Help students work toward high school graduation, college matriculation, and self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate daily with supervisors, colleagues, and teachers to meet students’ needs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

MSW or Master’s degree in a counseling-related discipline

Job description

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a School Counselor for Middle Grade (Immediate & 26-27 SY) to support students in Albany, NY. The role focuses on academic achievement, personal development, and career exploration, helping students identify goals and build confidence.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis response, progress tracking, and collaboration with school teams to create a safe, inclusive environment that promotes high school graduation and college readiness.