Counselor I

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, faith-filled Social Emotional Counselor to join our school community. This position supports the holistic development of students by providing social-emotional guidance rooted in Catholic values. The ideal candidate will work closely with students, teachers, and families to help each child thrive spiritually, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for emotional, social, and behavioral growth.
• Teach students skills in empathy, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making.
• Support students through challenges such as anxiety, grief, friendship difficulties, or transitions.
• Implement school-wide SEL programming aligned with Catholic principles.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with teachers and parents to support student well-being and development.
• Participate in team meetings to develop intervention strategies for struggling students.
• Refer students and families to appropriate external resources when necessary.

Faith & Character Formation

• Reinforce Catholic identity and values through guidance practices.
• Collaborate on initiatives that promote respect, kindness, compassion, and service.
• Support the school's mission to create a safe, loving, and inclusive community.

Administrative

• Maintain confidential student records and progress reports.
• Assist with crisis response and school safety planning.
• Attend professional development and remain current on best practices in SEL and Catholic education.
• Serve on a restorative discipline team to assist with disciplinary action decisions
• Contribute to the leadership team in making decisions that best support students and staff members

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Valid state certification/licensure in counseling or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in a school or clinical setting preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education and mission.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SEL curricula (e.g., Second Step, Zones of Regulation).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and restorative approaches.
• Prior experience in Catholic or private school settings. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.