Middle School Counselor in New York, New York at IDEAL School of Manhattan
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Job Description
Title: Middle School Counselor
Reports to: Division Head
Supervises: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt (Faculty; 10-Month Position)
Work Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world. Position DescriptionThe IDEAL Middle School Counselor is a professional educator who serves the 6-12 school communities, working with students and partnering with families, staff, and school leadership. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
With a primary focus on Middle Schoolers’ academic and personal development within the school setting, the Middle School Counselor works with the Head of School, division heads, Director of Related Services, and other school administrators in advocating for, developing, and implementing programs and services that positively impact students' personal and academic growth and social-emotional well-being in alignment with the needs and mission of the school. Candidates must have the appropriate valid licensure/certification and possess a genuine passion and skill for working with diverse, neuroinclusive student populations.
Beyond 1:1 and group sessions, counselors will participate fully in the life of the school and will be called to contribute in significant ways to the broader life of the school, including designing and/or implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programming such as advisory, health, and life skills, as needed.
Counselors at IDEAL do the following:
School Climate
Foster a positive and inclusive school climate through all of their work
Provide students with knowledge and skills to be effective learners and contributing members of the school community
Support the general development, resiliency, and social-emotional growth of all students
Work to reduce disruptive behaviors within the classroom and school community
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to ensure goals and interventions are developed and carried over into the classroom and curriculum
Willingness and ability to manage crisis assessment and intervention
1:1 and Small Group Meetings on Behalf of Students
Ensure students receive appropriate intervention services, in accordance with IEP and ILP
Meet as required by a student's Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with students in IDEAL’s Zenith and Dylan Programs, and also, on a short-term, as-needed, or less formal basis, with students in IDEAL’s Standard Program
Provide informal, ongoing assessments of students
Attend CSE team meetings as requested
Meet with parents and students’ outside providers
Attend parent-teacher conferences, team meetings, faculty meetings, and student support team meetings
Student Social Emotional Development
Teach mediation and conflict resolution
Develop, support, and implement social-emotional aspects of our School program, such as advisory, health, and life skills.
Teacher and Parent Education
Partner with administrators to contribute to relevant teacher trainings and teams
Design and provide parent programming on adolescent development
Support teachers in their work with students
General
Participate in other ways in the life of the school, as appropriate for their role, expertise, and responsibilities
Seek ongoing professional development
Work closely with supervisors and administrators to ensure school programming is consistent with the mission and conducive to our growth as the only inclusive K-12 independent school in NYC
Share equitably in the duties and responsibilities of faculty and staff at IDEAL (i.e., chaperoning, lunch duty, morning duty, etc)
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), School Counseling, or a related mental health field.
Valid NYS Licensure or Certification (LCSW, LMSW, or NYS Certified School Counselor).
Minimum of three years of experience preferred
Experience in a school-based setting preferred
- An appreciation for the school’s mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working with a variety of students with different profiles
Equal Opportunity Employer
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.