High School Counselor

Hill-Murray School is seeking a full-time High School Counselor to join our team. The High School Counselor supports students in grades 9-12 in their academic, social-emotional, and personal development, while also partnering with the Director of College Counseling to support students and families in post-secondary planning.

Rooted in our Catholic, Benedictine, and Lasallian mission, Hill-Murray is committed to educating the whole person. The High School Counselor collaborates with students, families, faculty, staff, administration, the Director of College Counseling, and external professionals to support student growth, well-being, and success. This position reports to the Principal.

All Hill-Murray employees are expected to support, model, and champion HM’s mission statement: Hill-Murray empowers students to reach their fullest potential by inspiring them to utilize their God-given strengths to become leaders who will make a positive difference in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional needs.
• Build strong relationships with students and serve as a trusted advocate and resource.
• Monitor student academic progress and partner with students, families, and teachers to create plans for success.
• Support students through course selection, schedule planning, academic goal setting, and graduation requirements.
• Work in partnership with the Director of College Counseling to support students and families in college and career readiness, post-secondary exploration, and transition planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, the Nicholas Center, the Director of College Counseling, campus ministry, and other student support personnel to provide coordinated care for students.
• Participate in student support meetings and contribute to intervention planning.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student progress, concerns, and support plans.
• Provide crisis response and intervention as needed, in partnership with school leadership and outside professionals.
• Support programming related to student wellness, belonging, decision-making, healthy relationships, and life skills.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality in accordance with professional and school standards.
• Contribute to a positive, mission-centered school culture where every student is known by name and supported with care.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in school counseling, counseling psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Current Minnesota school counselor licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Experience working with high school students in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health, academic counseling, and student support systems.
• Familiarity with college and career readiness, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the Director of College Counseling.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Appreciation for Hill-Murray’s Benedictine and Lasallian traditions, especially hospitality, respect for the dignity of each person, and care for the whole student.

General Responsibilities of Catholic School Employment:

Employment in and by a Catholic school is substantially different from secular employment.  Catholic school employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with and supportive of the school's mission and purpose.  An employee’s behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, nor must it embarrass the school or cause scandal.  It is preferred that all employees be active, participating members of a faith community.

Salary : $53,840 - $85,000