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School Counselor

Archdiocese of St. Louis

#Crisis Intervention #State Licensure #Child Development #Character Development #Behavioral Development #Educational Support #Student Wellness #Social-Emotional Learning

Quick overview

The School Counselor provides academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support to students through individual and group counseling and classroom guidance. They collaborate with families, faculty, and community agencies to foster a safe and faith-filled learning environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field along with appropriate state certification. Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting is preferred.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementConfidentialityInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationCrisis InterventionIndividual CounselingConflict ResolutionProblem-solvingSocial-Emotional LearningStudent AdvocacyClassroom GuidanceSmall-group Counseling

Job description

The Archdiocese of St.
Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future.
We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St.
Rose Phillppine Duchesne.
A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.
The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered School Counselor to join our Catholic school community.
The School Counselor supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students while fostering a safe, caring, and faith-filled learning environment.
Working closely with students, families, faculty, and administration, the School Counselor provides individual and small-group counseling, classroom guidance, consultation, and referrals to help students develop the skills needed to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.Job Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that serves students across all grade levels.
Teach classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning, character development, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify and support students experiencing academic, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
Partner with parents and guardians to support student success and well-being.
Assist with crisis intervention and provide appropriate support during student or family emergencies.
Make referrals to community agencies and mental health providers when appropriate.
Participate in student support meetings and collaborate with intervention teams.
Maintain accurate, confidential student records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
Promote a positive school climate that reflects Catholic values of compassion, respect, dignity, and service.
Support school-wide initiatives that foster student wellness and character development.

School Counselor

School Counselor