Middle School Guidance Counselor

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Global Community Charter School Full time
Position Overview

The Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a pioneering International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Harlem, dedicated to fostering an innovative, inquiry-based, and culturally aware educational environment. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students while promoting critical and creative thinking.

Role Summary

The Middle School Counselor collaborates with various stakeholders, including school leadership, students, parents, educators, and support staff, to facilitate the academic, emotional, and behavioral success of our students.

Key Responsibilities

  • Upholding high expectations for all students and implementing effective strategies and interventions to promote academic excellence and personal growth.
  • Addressing the diverse needs of our student body.
  • Creating advisory lessons and a social-emotional health curriculum for faculty, along with training them on the effective delivery of these lessons and in-class support strategies.
  • Providing families with guidance and strategies for home support, maintaining regular communication as necessary.
  • Conducting high-quality individual and group counseling sessions tailored to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and those at risk.
  • Overseeing the high school application and admission process, advising students and families on their options, and collaborating with advisors to ensure timely completion of applications.
  • Assisting school leadership in managing crisis situations, which may occasionally extend beyond regular school hours.
  • Contributing to the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and counseling documentation.
  • Participating as a member of the school's Holistic Support Team, providing recommendations and analyzing student data.
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records related to case management services, including documentation of counseling sessions and other support services.
  • Offering constructive feedback to educators and school leaders on strategies to best support students, including those not receiving direct counseling services.

Qualifications

  • Master of Education (Ed.M.) in School Counseling is required.
  • A minimum of two years of counseling experience in an urban educational setting is preferred.
  • Provisional school certification is mandatory.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
  • A strong commitment to the mission and values of GCCS is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Community Charter School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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