Founding High School Counselor

Founding High School Counselor  School Year)

Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

We’re thrilled to launch our first‑ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, located at 1080 St. Nicholas Avenue in Upper Manhattan. This exciting milestone marks the next chapter in our mission to provide world‑class education from pre‑kindergarten through high school. We currently operate multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and plan to open 1–2 new schools each year – because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education.

Join our growing team today and be a change agent for children.
Learn more about Zeta's innovative high school model by clicking
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To achieve our vision, we are searching for a New York State certified School Counselor with a Master’s degree in School Counseling
, a proven record of successfully supporting students in crisis and propelling student growth and achievement, and
experience working in a high school setting (preferred).

Responsibilities:

• 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 for students who need targeted support in emotion regulation, social perspective‑taking, problem‑solving, and self‑control—partnering closely with school leaders, 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.
• Partner regulary 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.

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child‑like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. 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
• We are caring and put team over individual at all times