Description
Are you ready to help build 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.
The role at a glance
Role: 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
Who you are
We 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 doing
In 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.
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