Hiring

Landmark is hiring a Guidance Counselor or Social Worker

Landmark HS has an immediate need for a full-time guidance counselor or a part-time (F-status) Guidance Counselor or Social Worker

About Landmark

Landmark High School is located in the Bayard Rustin building on 18th street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Founded in 1994 as one of the first small, non-traditional high schools in New York City, Landmark has stayed true to its progressive roots. Through the Performance Assessment Consortium, Landmark has a waiver from most State Regents exams. Our teachers work diligently to create project-based curricula that challenge students intellectually and prepare them for college and careers. We nourish a strong sense of community and we encourage independence, mastery, and empowerment. Our students graduate ready to navigate the world and succeed in future endeavors.

At Landmark, we value the building of strong relationships between students and staff. Our school has a strong restorative justice program. Our advisory program helps to cultivate a family-like environment in the school because teachers serve as an advisor to approximately fifteen students.

Guidance Counselor Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts group and individually counseling
Works with staff and parents to support student learning and address any academic, behavioral, or attendance concerns.

Criteria

Applicants must NYS certified and eligible to work in NYC. In addition, the ideal applicant will possess:

Commitment to helping a diverse group of students meet ambitious goals
Desire to collaborate closely with colleagues
Strong counseling skills
Familiarity with NYC systems such as STARS, SESIS and ATS

Apply

To express interest, please contact us at hiring@landmarkhs.org