Guidance Counselor 1

Responsibilities: The School Counselor serves as an integral member of the student support team and works collaboratively with faculty, administration, families, and community partners to promote student success.

Universal Supports

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports the social-emotional development of all students.


• Provide whole-class guidance lessons and schoolwide programming focused on topics such as emotional regulation, friendship, conflict resolution, resilience, and responsible decision-making.


• Collaborate with teachers to promote positive classroom environments and student well-being.


• Support schoolwide initiatives that foster a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled community.  

Targeted Supports

• Facilitate small-group counseling based on identified student needs.


• Provide short-term individual counseling and solution-focused support.


• Assist teachers and families in developing interventions to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.


• Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings and collaborate in developing student support plans.


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• Intensive Supports 

• Collaborate with parents/guardians regarding student needs and available resources.


• Coordinate with outside therapists, mental health providers, physicians, and community agencies when appropriate.


• Assist families in connecting with community-based resources and services.


• Support crisis response and consultation while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional standards.

This position requires strong collaboration with:

• School administration


• Classroom teachers


• Student Assistance Team (SAT)


• Parents and guardians


• Outside mental health providers and community agencies


• Parish and Archdiocesan support personnel as appropriate

The successful candidate will value teamwork and recognize that supporting students is a shared responsibility among school, home, and community.