Reports to: Principal
Location:: Guardian Catholic School

Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for providing supporting counseling individually and within a group setting to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities
• Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
• Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations; participate in coordination, monitoring and reporting student interventions
• Serve as a resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding counseling needs; work cooperatively with parents to generate confidence in the teacher and school
• Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner
• Assist teachers in effective planning, organizing, and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management
• Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school’s response procedures
• Provide guidance to teachers in working with student behavior and classroom management; Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
• Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
• Assist teachers, parents/guardians and other responsible parties in interpreting and understanding student data
• Monitor and supervise student activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,542.46 - $56,051.14 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Religious school
• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person