School in the Square·New York
The social worker or counselor will develop a comprehensive counseling program that integrates social-emotional learning, academic planning, and family partnership. They will provide holistic therapeutic interventions to high school students in individual, group, and class settings.
Bilingual High School Licensed Social Worker or Counselor Join Our “Relationships-First” Team: Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood.
A tuition-free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our "relationships first" philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members.
We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships-first collaboration and mutual support.
Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.
Why School In the Square?
As a “relationships first” community, we...
Demonstrate care for colleagues, students and families, Commit to learning and growing together, Invest in relationship-building work, Support each other with competitive benefits including a 6% 401k match, 93% coverage of healthcare premiums, generous full company closures and PTO policies, and more!
Our Bilingual High School Licensed Social Worker or Counselor: Our High School at School in the Square opened its doors in Fall 2024 where we began creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas.
Our high school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible.
We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned bilingual licensed Social Worker or School Counselor who is deeply committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success of our students.
Reporting to the Principal, and working closing with our School Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will play a critical role in developing a comprehensive counseling program that integrates SEL, academic planning, and family partnership.
Our Bilingual Licensed Social Worker or Counselor: A strong therapeutic skillset to provide holistic interventions to high school students in an individual, group, and class modality.
An expert in current research and trends in school counseling and guidance, and college and career readiness.
Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices.
Experienced in supporting students navigating identity, immigration-related stressors, and family dynamics.
Knowledgeable in college and career readiness, including graduation requirements, postsecondary planning, and financial aid processes.
Skilled in leading workshops, classes, and activities for families and professional development for staff.
A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication, recording and planning skills.
A systems thinking who uses data to monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and improve outcomes.
A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by supporting families and children in both academic and non-instructional situations, and through developing connections with teachers to both improve student academic achievement as well as build SEL skills and learning in the classroom.
A graduate of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, possesses a valid social worker or counselor licensure by the State of New York Experienced as a full-time social worker with a minimum of two years with high school aged students.
Experience in an charter schools with a diverse student population Able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish What Can You Expect From Us At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students.
S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests.
All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides ultra competitive salaries.
Expected salary range for this role is $65,500 - $124,061, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with: a 401K program with a 6% organizational match 93% coverage of healthcare coverage longevity bonus generous paid time off access to a federal student loan debt reduction program and a supportive work environment.
School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization.
We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and possess a valid New York State licensure. A minimum of two years of full-time experience working with high school students is required, along with fluency in English and Spanish.
Market context
In New York, bilingual high school social worker and counselor roles are typically in demand where schools need licensed staff who can support student mental health and family communication in English and Spanish. These positions are competitive because they require a master’s degree, New York State licensure, and at least two years of full-time high school experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show bilingual student-support experience and licensure status.