High School Guidance Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Grace Church School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Church School in New York City seeks a leave-replacement high school counselor to join a collaborative faculty. The role requires in-person work from January 2027 through April 2027, with an immediate hire and possible part-time through December 2026.

The counselor will provide counseling and crisis intervention, meet with families, coordinate social-emotional evaluations, and work with learning specialists to design interventions, while teaching health and wellness courses as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a school setting as a mental health provider.
• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Licensure is highly desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with school-based computer platforms; Google Suite, AugustSchools, or Blackbaud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to high school students.
• Meet with parents/guardians.
• Oversee management of social/emotional evaluations and referrals.
• Serve on the student support and guidance team.
• Collaborate with counselors, learning specialists, and outside providers to design interventions.
• Provide support and guidance to faculty and staff regarding students when appropriate.
• Teach or co-teach courses in health and wellness and peer leadership.
• Meet regularly with administration.
• Participate in weekly Guidance team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Licensure desirable

Tools

Google Suite

AugustSchools

Blackbaud

Job description

Grace Church School in New York City seeks a leave-replacement high school counselor to join a collaborative faculty. The role requires in-person work from January 2027 through April 2027, with an immediate hire and possible part-time through December 2026.

The counselor will provide counseling and crisis intervention, meet with families, coordinate social-emotional evaluations, and work with learning specialists to design interventions, while teaching health and wellness courses as needed.