Job description
Join Harborview Education Group, a leading provider of student-centric guidance services, in New York, NY. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Guidance Counselor to support students across grade levels, collaborate with teachers, and partner with families to optimize academic and career outcomes.
In this role, you will work within a collaborative school-based counseling team to promote student success, implement responsive counseling programs, and advocate for equitable access to resources that foster social-emotional learning and college/career readiness.
We offer a competitive compensation package, professional development, and a supportive work environment that values empathy, integrity, and results.
Responsibility
- Provide individual and group counseling to students on academic planning, college and career readiness, and personal development.
- Develop and implement school-wide guidance curricula aligned with state standards and school goals.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to identify and address barriers to student success.
- Coordinate college admissions guidance, testing strategies, and post-secondary planning for high school students.
- Conduct crisis assessment and intervention following district protocols, ensuring student safety and wellbeing.
- Maintain thorough documentation in the student information system and ensure confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and partner with external agencies for enrichment opportunities.
- Monitor and assess program outcomes, using data to continuously improve counseling services.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Current valid school counselor certification/license in New York or eligibility to obtain it.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a school counseling or student services role (preferably in diverse urban settings).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.
- Knowledge of career assessment tools, college application processes, and FAFSA/financial aid basics.
- Experience with crisis intervention and mental health awareness, with a calm and empathetic approach.
- Familiarity with safeguarding and confidentiality regulations (FERPA) and data privacy.
- Proficiency with student information systems, databases, and office software; data-driven mindset.