What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim School Counselor (2026-27 academic year) position at Cathedral High School?
School & College Counselor
Interim for 2026-27 Academic Year
Under the supervision of the Director of School Counseling, this position will provide academic support, guidance, and instruction for college readiness and student groups to scholars in grades 10-12.
Reports to: Director of School Counseling
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
•Manage the college exploration and application process for scholars
•Provide academic intervention that is collaborative and is socially-centered, allowing young people to build skills through learning as a team
•Using the college readiness curriculum, create lesson plans based on student needs as required; and program partnerships with parents, teachers, and other supportive services
•Provide academic intervention that supports mastery that provides young people the opportunity to gain and practice new skills and habits
•Lead small-group tutoring, coaching, goal-setting, and academic case management designed to bridge the gaps in students’ understanding.
•Provide academic intervention that expands horizons and facilitates learning that goes beyond the walls of site facilities. In collaboration with the Director of School and Community Engagement, identify resources to enhance and improve student outcomes.
•Maintain ongoing communication with parents to obtain information to better serve students and maintain program quality; this includes, but is not limited to the distribution of progress reports, programmatic materials, etc.
•Collect/enter student data on academic gains and other outcome targets. Consistent completion of all required documentation: forms, grade checks, assessments, attendance records, etc.
•Organize own work daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure key deadlines are met and are completed on time and according to established policies and procedures.
•Communicate student progress as needed to core-content teachers.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
•Professional experience at an urban school
•Experience as School/Guidance Counselor
•High-level interpersonal and communication skills
•Ability to work with and respect a diverse community
•Any exceptions to these requirements as determined by the Principal
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000