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High School Counselor (2025-2026)

New York, New York, United States

High School Lead School Counselor

Position Reports to: Director of Counseling & High School Principal

Core Relationships with: High School Assistant Principal; Lead Social Worker & Social Work Team; Registrar; Operations Team

Start Date: August 2025

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $72,000 - $150,000. (We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other. We take into consideration qualifications, credentials, years of experience, and one's impact on behalf of the organization - internal and external equity is taken seriously. East Harlem Tutorial Program also offers a comprehensive benefits package.) 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Who We Are

East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. At EHTP, we envision a world where all young people access an unconditionally supportive education that offers them the freedom to embrace—and build on—their inherent power as learners. We believe that students shouldn’t have to leave their neighborhood to access a great education. East Harlem is a vibrant community that has experienced extreme educational inequities resulting from systemic oppression and historical marginalization — which, in turn, affects college completion and unemployment rates. We work in partnership with students and their families as they harness the limitless potential of East Harlem.

At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice. Read our racial equity statement here.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a School Counselor who will work with our students at the East Harlem Scholars High School community to support with sustaining the school’s college and career pathway program for grades 9 through 12. As a School Counselor, you will assist with developing graduation and postsecondary placement goals in partnership with the High School Counselor. You will have a caseload of students to provide individual counseling and academic advising. You will also lead family engagement workshops. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about equitable access to postsecondary education, and who is able to create, communicate, and execute a school-wide plan that supports our scholars in building the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to apply to and attend their best-fit institution post-high school.

Areas of Leadership

Postsecondary Expansion + Management 

  • Serve as liaison between East Harlem Scholars Academies, East Harlem Tutorial Program, and postsecondary professional learning communities such as College Access Consortium of NY, New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling, etc. 

Postsecondary Planning + Program Operations 

  • Lead daily post-secondary class designed to provide cohort-based counseling to scholars at East Harlem Scholars High School 
    • Directly manage caseload of upperclass students (advising caseload and lesson facilitation during senior seminar)
  • Counsel EHSA students on admissions to two- and four-year public and private universities as well as career and technical/workforce programs
  • Create and maintain EHSA HS college profile
  • Manage postsecondary application student information system SCOIR
  • Provide advisement in all aspects of financial aid process including scholarships and opportunity programs
  • Collect, maintain, and utilize data to inform program choices and to support team members in achieving ambitious college access goals
  • Collaborate with all members of the counseling team to plan and execute special events, workshops, and presentations on postsecondary exploration (i.e. college night, FAFSA workshops, college tours, info sessions)
  • Support in the transition of seniors to EHTP’s College Success Program
  • Build postsecondary-going culture at EHSA 

Academic Advising 

  • Analyze data related to student achievement, attendance, behavior, and other factors to identify trends and inform decision-making.
  • Conduct transcript audits in relation to NYS graduation requirements
  • Help students plan their academic schedules, select appropriate courses, and set educational goals based on their interests, abilities, graduation pathway, & postsecondary interests.

What Qualifies You

Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

  • You have a Masters degree in School Counseling and valid provisional NYS guidance counselor certification (permanent certification preferred)
  • You have 4-5 years experience developing and facilitating workshops and classes for students, staff, and caregivers
  • You have professional experience in school counseling, college access and success programs, or related fields
  • You have knowledge of the postsecondary discernment process, with specific knowledge of CUNY/SUNY/NYS Opportunity Programs preferred
  • You have knowledge of NY State high school graduation requirements, including requirements for a Regents diploma and the CDOS Pathway
  • You are familiar with PowerSchool, Scoir, MaiaLearning, or other college guidance management systems to track and report on key metrics
  • You have a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working with First Generation, Black, Brown, and/or economically-vulnerable college-bound students and caregivers
  • You have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • You have experience working in and enjoy a fast-moving, and entrepreneurial environment
  • You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards
  • You are bilingual in Spanish (highly preferred but not required)

Thank you in advance for submitting an application at East Harlem Scholars Academies.

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