What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal/Academic High School Counselor position at MARIST SCHOOL INC?
SUMMARY
Marist School, a co-educational, college-preparatory, Catholic school, seeks a faith-driven, experienced school leader to serve as the Class of 2028 grade-level Personal/Academic Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
Qualifications:ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS
- Experience providing individual and small group counseling, guidance lessons and parent education.
- Ability to provide support and leadership to staff in delivering a comprehensive guidance program.
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving.
- Assisting students in developing goals and strategies to meet their full potential based on the mission of Marist School.
- Assisting students in acquiring knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills that promote healthy relationships and academic achievement.
- Creating positive relationships with students that foster personal growth and service to others.
- Coordinating with faculty to provide instructional classroom activities that will support the values and mission of the school.
- Maintaining a positive culture to support student achievement and personal growth.
- Conducting seminars and/or providing educational information to parents that facilitate the home/school partnership.
- Participating in Student Support Team committee which works to develop individual student interventions based on identified student needs.
- Regularly collaborates with the Dean of Students and the Assistant Principal to support student well-being, coordinate interventions, and ensure alignment.
- Serve as a homeroom advisor and grade-level coordinator of our Marist Advisory program.
- Providing crisis counseling when needed.
- Adhering to legal and ethical guidelines and professional standards of the profession.
- Collaborate to create wellness programming for the school community.
- Participating in the activities of the school, including Masses, school assemblies, pep rallies, and other events where supervision is expected.
- Additional time is required beyond a normal workday or week for evening and some weekend meetings and gatherings.
RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
Specific abuse risk management standards are summarized as follows.
- Adhere to boundaries with students.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job-specific abuse management responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- A master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university is required along with experience working effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Transcripts must be submitted.
- A minimum of two (2) references.
- A completed background check.
- A completed drug and illegal substance screen.