What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at Bishop Ireton High School?
Thank you for your interest
We believe that the process of finding qualified teachers who are seeking to make Bishop Ireton a home is a two-way street. We look to provide applicants with as much information as possible in order to ensure that our mission and educational philosophy matches your own. Our website should give you an introduction to the challenging, spiritual, and personalized education that enables Bishop Ireton students to achieve success in high school and beyond.
Be who you are and be that well
We want our students to develop to their fullest potential. Our patron, St. Francis de Sales, writes, “Be who you are and be that well.” To that end, we are facilitators in recognizing, assembling and integrating the critical components of a student’s education. We believe that finding the right teachers is paramount in giving our students the best opportunities to be successful.
Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate teachers who welcome the challenges of teaching and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegiate environment. Strong candidates display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry not merely a job.
Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate teachers who welcome the challenges of teaching and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegiate environment. Strong candidates display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry not merely a job.
In order to carry out our mission, we are looking for teachers who are committed to:
- Integrating a Catholic and Salesian spirit into their subject matter while keeping St. Francis de Sales’ motto of “fortiter et suaviter” (firmly and gently) as a guiding beacon
- Giving witness to Christ the Unique Teacher, in both their lives and teaching. As Fr. Brisson, founders of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales writes: “What greater thing in all the world…than to fashion souls. What is greater than to mold the morals of the young? More than any painter, more in genius than the greatest sculptor, is he whose art is to shape consciousness for good and form character who he can recreate in a student the image and likeness of God.”
- Providing an environment which enables students to grow in their faith
- Encouraging each student to attain true self-knowledge and a valid sense of self-worth as one created by God in his image
- Providing a college preparatory curriculum that challenges and inspires each student to achieve individual excellence
School Counselor
Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time, comprehensive School Counselor to join our counseling team for the 2025-2026 school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. School counselors aim to assist students in making the most of their high school experience through academic advising, college readiness and career development, short-term personal/social/emotional counseling, and engaging with the school community beyond the counseling office.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who will promote the Catholic mission of the school.
- Possess a master’s degree in School Counseling or related field.
- Possess or work toward obtaining a Pupil Personnel Services License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and intervention strategies.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team within the Office of Counseling Services to develop and provide a comprehensive school counseling program to serve the needs of all students in the areas of personal, social, emotional, academic, and college/career development.
- Advise students and families on four-year educational planning and course selection.
- Assist students with the college/career search process.
- Write individualized letters of recommendation for students applying to college, summer programs, and scholarships.
- Collect, analyze, and use data to develop, implement, and evaluate student needs and the school counseling program.
- Work with teachers and administrators to assist in strategizing approaches to maximize student development.
- Upholds and exemplifies high standards of professionalism in fair treatment of all community members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org.
Applicants need to submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools at https://arlingtondiocese.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training.
About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.
