Upper School College and Career Counselor

The New Community School empowers bright, talented students who are challenged by dyslexia and related learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum uses a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths – igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds.

The New Community School is currently hiring an

Upper School College and Career Counselor

for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description

The Upper School College and Career Counselor serves as the primary guide for students and families through the postsecondary planning process. Working closely with students in grades 9–12, the Counselor supports individualized college and career exploration, application strategy, and transition planning, with particular attention to best-fit environments for students with learning differences. This role requires deep knowledge of college admissions, disability services in higher education, and alternative postsecondary pathways, along with a strong commitment to student self-advocacy and skill development.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Design \& Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive, developmentally aligned college and career readiness program for grades 9–12
• Embed executive functioning instruction and self-advocacy development into the college process
• Develop structured programming that prepares students to understand and communicate their learning profiles confidently
• Track and analyze postsecondary outcomes to inform program growth and improvement

Individualized Student Guidance

• Guide students and families in identifying best-fit colleges, universities, technical programs, gap year opportunities, and career pathways
• Support students in evaluating disability services, academic support programs, and campus learning environments
• Provide individualized guidance on course selection, standardized testing policies, essays, applications, interviews, and financial aid
• Write compelling, personalized counselor letters of recommendation
• Coach students in developing organizational systems and project management strategies for managing application timelines

Career Development

• Design and facilitate structured career exploration programming
• Coordinate career panels, guest speakers, internships, and experiential learning opportunities
• Support résumé development, interview preparation, and professional communication skills
• Partner with faculty to integrate career readiness into coursework where appropriate

Family Partnership \& Communication

• Serve as primary point of contact for families throughout the college process
• Host workshops on financial aid, admissions trends, testing policies, and disability accommodations in higher education
• Maintain clear, transparent communication regarding timelines and expectations

External Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives
• Coordinate and host college visits on campus
• Advocate for TNCS students within the admissions process

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Higher Education, Special Education, or related field preferred
• 3–5\+ years of experience in college counseling, admissions, or secondary school counseling
• Deep knowledge of current college admissions trends and alternative postsecondary pathways
• Familiarity with supporting students with dyslexia and related learning differences
• Strong understanding of executive functioning development in adolescents
• Exceptional writing skills, particularly for counselor recommendations
• Ability to balance high-touch individualized support with program-level systems thinking
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty and leadership
• Commitment to strengths-based education and equity in access to postsecondary opportunities

Experience in an independent or small-school setting is preferred.

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Send resume and letter of interest to

[email protected]

The New Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.