School Counselor-Advanced Math & Science III

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.

At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.

Position Summary:

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

Essential Job Functions:

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, School Counselors at UCHS promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students. School counselors will work face-to-face to help students evaluate their abilities and interests. They will help them see their talents and personality characteristics to help them develop academic goals that will lead to sound college/career aims. The school counselor in conjunction with the assistant principal will lead a grade group cohort from 9th-12th grades. School Counselors will:

• Assist in delivering the academic preparation and requisite support for all students to be prepared to succeed in college and career
• Collaborate with families to assist students with educational, career, and life planning
• Accurately and appropriately interpret school data and utilize assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual/group services
• Provide individual and group counseling to students, small groups, or classrooms with identified concerns and needs
• Monitor student academic performance, behavior, and attendance; and facilitate appropriate interventions
• Measure results of the comprehensive school counseling program activities and share results with school personnel and relevant stakeholders
• Complete home visits, assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families
• Complete written reports as required by Federal, State, and Local agencies or as needed by the Principal
• Make oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, home visits, and observations
• Conduct professional development workshops on identifying at-risk students
• Develop and maintain family outreach programs such as the Parent Center or Parent University

School Culture

School Counselors also support in-building a school culture that evidences high expectations for courtesy, respect, compassion, and an intellectually-engaged environment for both students and adults. This includes:

• Ensuring a safe, supportive and productive environment for students, staff, and families
• Modeling effective counseling practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings
• Cultivating strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
• Implementing behavior/discipline modification plan for grade group cohort in conjunction with the assistant principal

Salary $75000k- $129000

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

8% Employer 403(b) contribution

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

EEO/ADA

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role.

Salary Information

While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

Who We Are

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is the largest and most successful public charter high schools’ network in NYC. Originally founded as New Visions Charter High Schools by the nonprofit New Visions for Public Schools, it was established to provide quality educational opportunities for students in underserved communities. Renamed as UCHS as of July, 2024 the network consists of 7 charter high schools that held a collective graduation rate of 96% in both 2022 & 2023 whilst serving more than 3,000 students from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.

UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools, consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for Student Performance. They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the 4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations. They also include the only NYC high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law. We believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that

perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities. We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence.