High School Counselor

3 weeks ago


Kensington, United States Academy of the Holy Cross Full time

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Counselor is a member of a two person counseling department, and reports to the Director of Counseling. Counselors work primarily with students to provide individual support for their social, emotional and psychological needs. 

Develop and foster effective relationships with students and provide short term and crisis counseling for students

Refer students with significant or long-term concerns for therapy/counseling.

Maintain communication with outside professionals with informed consent

Assist in the development of advisory programs that address academic, personal, and social/emotional components

Track academic performance of all students and intervene when concerns are noted

Utilize data from PowerSchool to maintain up-to-date computer documentation of grades

Provide basic study skills, time management assistance, etc.

Consult with the learning specialists in the St. Mary's Resource Program and make referrals to providers of psychoeducational assessments

Meet with students, teachers and parents regarding issues of concern

Encourage and support students in exploration of strengths, limitations and new activities

Refer students to school-based academic resources

Ease transition for transfer students and students with social difficulties

Meet with students for course selection and development/review of four-year plan

Attend local professional counselor meetings offered through various professional organizations Administrative Duties

Maintain student files and ensure confidentiality

Maintain records of phone contacts, written correspondence, and student office visits

Communicate changes of status and student concerns with faculty and administration

Serve on school committees as needed Other

Perform other related duties as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:

Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work or a related field EXPERIENCE:

Must have professional experience working as a school counselor at the high school level Experience in teaching health, wellness, and life skills topics to high school students

Strong knowledge of adolescent development, mental health disorders, and learning issues

Strong cross-cultural competencies and a commitment to inclusive and equitable practices



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