Company Description
About KIPP NYC:
KIPP NYC is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 6000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 700 and a budget of over $98M. At full growth, we will serve nearly 6300 students and alumni.
About KIPP NYC College Prep High School:
KIPP NYC College Prep is a free college-preparatory public school serving students from KIPP NYC’s five middle schools. In July 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep opened its doors to its founding 9th grade class. Now fully grown, the high school serves over 1000 students. We have set ambitious goals for our students: 95% will graduate from high school, 85% will matriculate to college, and 75% will graduate from college. Year over year, we have exceeded both our graduation and matriculation goals, and are on track for over 50% of our alumni to graduate from college (5x the national average for low-income students), while continuing to work towards our ultimate 75% college graduation goal for our students.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Full-Time School Counselor to support our Students and Community. The Counseling Team plays a key role in developing character growth in our students, engaging and maintaining relationships with our families, and actively collaborating with our staff. This requires direct work with students as well as educating and coaching our staff and families to ensure we are creating an anti-racist and socially just environment where students can grow. As a community, we work towards ensuring that our students succeed in school and go on to lead self-sufficient, successful, and choice-filled lives
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct services to Students and Families:
- Collaborate with Grade Level Partner(s) to engage Students and determine individual levels of need;
- Provide Counseling support for a caseload of assigned Students with Mandated Counseling Services;
- Support non-assigned Students as needed (eg. following up on referrals);
- Provide crisis intervention as needed;
- Complete documentation for Students with IEPs in a timely manner and participate in annual reviews;
- Utilize individual and group modalities to address Student’s social emotional needs;
- Engage Families through phone calls, scheduled meetings, Report Card Night and school activities or events;
- Conduct home visits as needed;
- Collaborate with Grade Level Team to support Students around academic progress including individual and group interventions and communication with families;
- Maintain contact and session records as directed by Manager.
- Provide indirect services to Students and Families:
- Provide referrals for outside services for Students who cannot be supported within our school setting and maintain communication with providers as needed;
- Collaborate and communicate as needed with Supervisors, Staff and outside Providers to meet Students’ needs;
- Provide recommendations to the Staff and Leadership team around approaches to working with struggling Students;
- Support the School community:
- Participate actively in Department meetings, Faculty meetings, and other meetings;
- Consider opportunities to share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning day and overnight trips;
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with Students, Parents, and Staff;
- Follow the guidelines of the NASW Code of Ethics and NYS Mandated Reporting.
Qualifications
- Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
- A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
- Documented track record of personal and professional success
- Extensive knowledge of adolescent development
- Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
- Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with teenagers and young adults
- LMSW or MSED in School Counseling from CACREP-accredited school plus 3 years post-license work experience
- Spanish speaking highly preferred
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $69,440 – $142,270. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS certification and licensure, and longevity within the KIPP network. The KIPP NYC Recruitment Team will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our salary scale.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.