# School Counselor, Promise Academy Middle Schools

**Company:** [Harlem Children's Zone](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/aD2nKATW5cg812m5S5J3Fh.md)
**Location:** New York, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** PA1 Special Services

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## Description

**Job Details:**

**Position:** Middle School Counselor

**School:** Promise Academy Middle Schools

**Locations:** 245 W. 129th Street New York, NY 10027

35 E. 125th Street New York, NY 10035

**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

## Requirements

**What you will bring**

-   A valid NYS School Counseling Certificate _(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

## Benefits

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._