School Counselor - High School

Overview

About KIPP NYC: KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

About KIPP NYC College Prep High School:

In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. CPHS builds on the key elements of their successful elementary and middle schools, including more time in school, a focus on student achievement, highly qualified and committed faculty, and a school culture that supports success in learning.

Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations. Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including (16) Advanced Placement (AP), (17) Dual Enrollment, and (13) Honors courses. In addition to a wide range of electives and over 25 clubs, there are 13 varsity and junior varsity sports programs.

Last, CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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…