Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement
Summary
| Title: | Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2043 |
| Department: | Psychologist or Social Worker |
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Upper School Counselor
Leave Replacement
Full time
End of March through October 2026
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Upper School Counselor
Leave Replacement
Full time
End of March through October 2026
Position: Upper School Counselor, Leave Replacement
Reports to: Upper School Division Head
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: Prorated, based on an annualized salary of $67,500 - $100,000 commensurate with education and experience
The US Counselor works with the upper school administrative team in ensuring that the Goals and Criteria of CSH are integrated into the upper school program for the education of the whole child and her physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being. The US Counselor reports directly to the division head.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing, teaching and evaluating a Life Skills program for 9th and 10th grade students
- Developing and supervising a Peer Support program
- Educating and supporting faculty in an awareness of the social and emotional needs of high school students
- Developing and overseeing a parent education program for the Upper School
- Liaising with the College Counseling Office and US administration about a health program for 11th and 12th grades
- Maintains a referral database of mental health service providers and programs
- Meets with all constituents of the school regarding student issues
- Attends grade-level meetings as well as parent meetings
- Regularly attends professional development workshops
- Chaperoning school events
- MSW or PhD
- Previous experience working in an independent high school
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).
In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
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