Upper School Counselor, Long Term Leave Replacement
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," which 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.
Full-time leave replacement position from late August through November 2026.
About the role
The Upper School 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
- 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
- Maintaining a referral database of mental health service providers and programs
- Meeting with all constituents of the school regarding student issues
- Attending grade-level meetings as well as parent meetings
- Regularly attending professional development workshops
- Chaperoning school events
Requirements
- MSW or PhD
- Previous experience working in an independent high school
Pay
Prorated salary based on an annualized range of $67,500 - $100,000, commensurate with education and experience.