HS Counselor - $2,500 Hiring Incentive

KIPP

1 month ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimeSchool Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join KIPP as a HS Counselor - $2,500 Hiring Incentive in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Emotional Learning (SEL) and Direct Services Deliver SEL lessons and small group counseling aligned to the comprehensive counseling program and KIPP KC’s values. Offer direct support for student well

informed classroom culture. Responsive Services Provide immediate and short

based resources when necessary. Systems

Level Collaboration Participate in school

Requirements

generation college

bound students. Knowledge of trauma

building skills. Ability to balance compassion with accountability in supporting student growth. Highly organized and data

person and virtually. Additional Information Work Environment Reports to work Monday

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with KIPP in United States.

Key Skills

Academic AdvisingSocial-Emotional LearningCareer ExplorationPostsecondary PlanningCrisis ResponseConflict ResolutionData AnalysisRelationship BuildingTrauma-Informed PracticesRestorative PracticesIEP Participation504 ParticipationMTSS ParticipationRecord KeepingCulturally Responsive

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates HS Counselor - $2,500 Hiring Incentive at KIPP a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology position at KIPP is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Academic Advising, Social-Emotional Learning, Career Exploration, Postsecondary Planning, Crisis Response, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Relationship Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The High School Counselor supports students academically, socially, and emotionally by delivering a comprehensive program covering academic advising, SEL skill-building, career exploration, and responsive support. Key duties involve guiding academic planning, delivering SEL lessons, providing immedi...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Plans, Professional Development, $2,500 Signing Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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