Guidance Counselor, Part-time

Title: Guidance Counselor, PT (20 hrs./wk.)

Reports to: Principal

Location: Rhodora J Donahue Academy | Ave Maria, FL 

Classification: Exempt/Salaried 

Overview

Donahue Academy is the parochial elementary, middle, and high school of Ave Maria Catholic Church, which serves more than 1,400 households through liturgy, evangelization, formation, education, and ministry activities. Donahue Academy provides a faithful Catholic, classical education, including a robust athletics program, to children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a tight-knit community environment.

Rooted in our Catholic faith and the school’s mission, the counselor should provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, and educational needs of all students.

Job Responsibilities

• Offers Comprehensive school counseling program that meets the needs of students academically,
  socially/emotionally, and career following the ASCA model.
• Holds developmental counseling groups and other activities for grade levels throughout the year.
• Consults with students, teachers, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
• Assists in implementation, delivery and analysis of all school-wide testing programs.
• Participates in staff and parental meetings to discuss student academic and social development plans and strategies for improvement.
• Provides opportunity for teacher and parent education programs; assist families with school-related issues.
• Make referrals, when necessary, in conjunction with the parents and in consultation with the teachers and principal to special programs and specialists such as psychologists, service agencies and physicians as needed.
• Other duties assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in School Counseling.
• Certification in School Counseling in the State of Florida or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Possesses a high degree of knowledge in the field of School Counseling and is able to convey standard concepts, practices, and procedures clearly and accurately.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs.
• Undergoing a level II background screening with satisfactory results.

      Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.

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