The role at a glanceRole: School Counselor
Start date: November or December start
Location: Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary School
Work model: Fully on-site
Salary range: $72,000 - $103,000
Reports to: Principal
Compensation is determined according to Zeta's applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant experience and internal equity.
Who you areWe are searching for a School Counselor who is passionate about delivering on Zeta's promise of exceptional whole-child education through responsive, individualized support and care that empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
You bring:- A Master's degree in School Counseling
- Current New York State School Counselor certification
- A proven record of supporting students in crisis with sound judgment, composure, and care while driving meaningful student growth and achievement
- A strong understanding of special education, Response to Intervention, progress monitoring, and social-emotional and behavioral supports
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
- A strong work ethic, deep alignment with Zeta's mission, and genuine openness to feedback and growth
What you'll be doingIn the School Counselor role, you will:
- Serve as a key contributor to the school community, partnering with school leaders, teachers, and families to drive high-quality student support systems and social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Lead and monitor individualized student growth by providing responsive, evidence-based individual and group counseling to students who need targeted support in emotional regulation, social perspective-taking, problem-solving, and self-control, in close partnership with school leadership, network experts, and external consultants.
- Design and implement impactful, research-based SEL programming, coaching teachers on effective execution and ensuring consistent, school-wide immersion of Zeta's SEL curriculum and practices.
- Build deep, trusting relationships with students and families, and lead efforts to ensure students consistently demonstrate Zeta's EPIC values-Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community-strengthening a joyful, values-driven school culture.
- Collaborate closely with the Student Achievement Team and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, support, and monitor students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
- Play a critical role on the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, using data to design, implement, and refine tiered supports that address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs so that 100% of students receive the supports they need to succeed and 90%+ of students achieve grade-level mastery by end of year.
- Partner regularly with school psychologists and network staff, consulting on complex cases, sharing best practices, and engaging in ongoing SEL and student-support professional learning.
- Maintain proactive, consistent communication with families, providing clear updates and partnership for the students you serve to ensure alignment and sustained progress.
Join our purpose-driven community Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo, tackle problems together, and stand united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.
At Zeta:
- We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students
- We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
- We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
- We are humble, willing to put the team's needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
- We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
How does Zeta invest in you? We offer great benefits- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City
We provide awesome perks- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses - from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more
- Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day
- Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC's finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO
- Books and resources for professional development
We care deeply about your personal and professional growth- Clear pathways to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
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