Upper School Counselor

Luria Academy of Brooklyn

Upper School Counselor Grades 4-8

For August 2026

At Luria Academy of Brooklyn (www.luria-academy.org), we are inspiring a new generation of leaders, creators, thinkers and engaged citizens. Our two campuses serve 320 students in preschool through 8th grade. Luria offers a sophisticated Jewish day school education in a progressive environment. Our students come from a wide range of religious and economic backgrounds. At Luria, students are encouraged to be curious, to embrace one another’s differences and to engage in respectful dialogue. We focus on the whole child; as such, our educators develop learning experiences that support and challenge each student. We track student progress using standards based assessment and grading practices.
 

This position works in close collaboration with the Upper School Director to steward the implementation, and daily practices of inclusion at Luria, ensuring that all systems, staff, and services reflect the school’s commitment to inclusion. 
 

This role works together with Educational Leadership to maintain a strong culture among our faculty and students --a culture of Kindness, Curiosity, Strength, and Contribution. Ours is a dynamic work environment with a commitment to reflection and feedback, and an eye towards growth.

Successful candidates will demonstrate 

• Experience in school leadership, special education, upper elementary education, and management.
• Deep understanding of child development and inquiry-based and/or Montessori learning environments.
• Comfort in a school setting where children’s learning and experiences are central to educational decisions. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building, problem-solving and community-engagement skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Is comfortable as a self-starter, leading independently, and as a team player, working collaboratively. 
• A growth mindset, emotional intelligence, integrity, and a team-oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with adults and children
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a school setting
• Masters in Special Education and/or Mental Health Certification (including but not limited to LCSW, LMHC, MSW, School Psychologist)
• Familiarity with the NYC DOE and IEP process 
• Must have excellent leadership, management and organizational skills

Student Support and Mental Health Services

• Lead and execute crisis response protocols and management.
• Implement and monitor the school-wide MTSS framework to address the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. 
• Support student mental health through one-on-one and group counseling, as needed.
• Ensure coordinated, student-centered support among teachers, support service providers, and families.
• Maintain a focus on the whole child, balancing academic growth with emotional and social development.

Faculty Support, Coaching, and Professional Development

• Support faculty in successfully meeting the needs of all learners through differentiated instruction, intervention programming, RTI processes, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Partner with teachers to support social development, peer interactions, and student well-being within the classroom setting.
• Provide ongoing professional development, coaching, and resources to strengthen faculty capacity to work with students with special needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.

Admissions Collaboration and Student Placement

• Partner with the Director of Admissions to assess prospective Upper School students, including application review, observations, and consultation.
• Provide insight and guidance on student placement decisions to ensure appropriate support and program alignment.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, within the range of $90,000.
 

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Tiphanie Shoemaker, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning, TiphanieS@luria-academy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.