School Counselor, Promise Academy High School

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Student loan forgiveness

403(b) retirement plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone’s Promise Academy I High School in New York is seeking a dedicated High School Counselor to support students, families, and teachers. You will conduct evaluations, provide counseling, and help students prepare for transitions.

The role requires NYS School Counseling Certification and offers a competitive salary range of $70,000–$75,000 with full benefits, a 10-month schedule, and opportunities to impact student outcomes within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS School Counseling Certification.
• Experience counseling high school students preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluation sessions using interviews and assessments to advise students, guardians, and teachers.
• Counsel students to address personal and behavioral issues affecting education.
• Provide crisis intervention during school or home situations.
• Assist students with transitions to the next grade level.
• Collaborate with staff to keep students on or above grade level.
• Maintain accurate student records and write reports as requested.

Skills

Student counseling

Crisis intervention

Interviews & assessment

Collaboration

Record keeping

Education

NYS School Counseling Certification

Job description

Job Details:

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

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:40 am – 4:00 pm
• 10-month role

What you will bring

• A valid NYS School Counseling Certification (required)
• Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groups
• Understanding of different student maturity levels
• Ability to help students gain awareness of their interests and abilities to help them manage their behavior and thinking processes
• Understanding of test construction and ability to interpret educational test data
• Knowledge of grade test targets
• ability to evaluate student transcripts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of grade test targets
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel

We’re passionate about hiring outstanding teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it!

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
• No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Annual and performance-based bonuses

The salary ranges from$70,000 - $75,000.Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.