Middle School Counselor

Charter High School For Law And Social Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter High School For Law And Social Justice in the Bronx, NY is seeking a School Counselor to support middle school students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs. The role emphasizes equity, student advocacy, and preparing students for long-term success.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, advisory and SEL programming, scheduling in line with NYS requirements, data-driven progress monitoring, collaboration with teachers, family engagement, and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling or a related field.
• Valid New York State School Counselor certification or in the process of obtaining certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling focused on academic, social, and emotional development.
• Develop and manage student schedules in compliance with NYS requirements and school programming.
• Monitor student progress using academic and attendance data and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Lead advisory and social-emotional learning (SEL) programming.
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and collaborate with Special Education staff.
• Support family meetings to review progress and transitions; onboarding transfer students.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in School Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational technology

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bronx , NY 10453Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $71,314.00 - $158,280.00 Salary/year

The School Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of middle school students. This position is ideal for a passionate educator committed to equity, student advocacy, and preparing students for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling focused on academic, social, and emotional development
• Support students in navigating peer relationships, personal challenges, and school expectations
• Lead and support advisory and social-emotional learning (SEL) programming

Academic Programming & Scheduling

• Develop and manage student schedules in compliance with NYS requirements and school programming
• Monitor student progress using academic and attendance data
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student achievement and intervention planning

Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in the student information system
• Track and analyze academic performance, attendance, and student outcomes
• Support standardized testing logistics and communicate results to families

Family & Community Engagement

• Conduct family meetings to review academic progress and school expectations
• Support student transitions, including onboarding transfer students
• Connect students and families with enrichment opportunities and external resources

Schoolwide Collaboration

• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and collaborate with Special Education staff
• Support summer school coordination and academic interventions
• Assist with staff training on SEL, mandated reporting, and student support practices

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Counseling or a related field
• Valid New York State School Counselor certification or currently in the process of obtaining certification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and educational technology