KIPP Colorado Public Schools

[2026-2027] School Counselor - High School

Bronx, New York, United States

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About the role

Our commitment doesn't end at graduation.
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 academic offering, including 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 17 Dual Enrollment courses, and 13 Honors courses.

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);
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 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;
Support the School community:
The new building, located just a seven-minute walk from our current state-of-the-art campus at 75 Canal St.

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 earned a college degree within six or more years.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network.
It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

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 Code of Ethics and NYS Mandated Reporting.
Patience, zest, grit, self-control, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
Documented track record of personal and professional success
Extensive knowledge of adolescent development
Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma

Complete documentation for Students with IEPs in a timely manner and participate in annual reviews;
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704 per year.
KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate's years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.

This listing is sourced directly from KIPP Colorado Public Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.