School Counselor

About WHIN

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind. Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners' needs first.

Our Mission

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

Our Beliefs

• All children deserve a high-quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
• A collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• Restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.

Who We're Looking For

• Counselors looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment.
• Counselors excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central.
• Highly qualified and experienced counselors working in urban communities.

Responsibilities

• Providing regular one-on-one counseling and/or group counseling to students and families
• Supporting WHIN's social-emotional programming
• Providing in-crisis support for students as needed
• Conducting regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies
• Referring individuals and families to external resources and services
• Coordinating internal and external family and student support activities/workshops
• Leading all staff professional development sessions as needed
• Providing recommendations to all staff on approaches to best support struggling students
• Contributing to the Child Study Team's assessments of student needs
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Maintaining accurate, confidential, and current student records
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Conducting oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards
• Ensuring WHIN complies with all state and federal regulations in regards to counseling and mandated reporting
• Completing other duties as requested by the school leadership team

Qualifications

• Masters of School Counseling, Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), or similar degree
• New York State School Counselor Certification
• Urban elementary school experience
• Demonstrated success with students and families
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models
• Trauma-Informed practices

Compensation & Benefits

WHIN Music Community Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, fun and professional working environment, as well as ongoing PD opportunities.