High School SEL Counselor — Student Well-Being Champion

Kipp-Schools; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School in Lynn, MA seeks a School Counselor (Social and Emotional) for the 2026-2027 school year. The counselor will support emotional, social, academic, and character growth and work as part of the Operations (School-Based) team.

Responsibilities include managing referrals for social services, providing support for students with IEPs, meeting with students on mandated counseling, developing partnerships with external agencies, and collaborating with school staff to

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of the referral process for social services, partnerships, and special education services.
• Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs
• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs
• Conduct regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and collaborating with said services
• Consult with the school’s Student Response Teams to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
• Participate actively in team meetings, school‑wide activities, professional development, and other events.
• Directly support the students’ social and emotional health to ensure their well‑being and safety.
• Communicate with proper support staff about student behavior, attendance, and other possible challenges, and support Principal, Deans, and teachers when discipline issues arise.
• Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students.
• Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working

Job description

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School in Lynn, MA seeks a School Counselor (Social and Emotional) for the 2026-2027 school year. The counselor will support emotional, social, academic, and character growth and work as part of the Operations (School-Based) team.

Responsibilities include managing referrals for social services, providing support for students with IEPs, meeting with students on mandated counseling, developing partnerships with external agencies, and collaborating with school staff to