What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor 1 position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Responsibilities: The School Counselor serves as an integral member of the student support team and works collaboratively with faculty, administration, families, and community partners to promote student success.
Universal Supports
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports the social-emotional development of all students.
- Provide whole-class guidance lessons and schoolwide programming focused on topics such as emotional regulation, friendship, conflict resolution, resilience, and responsible decision-making.
- Collaborate with teachers to promote positive classroom environments and student well-being.
- Support schoolwide initiatives that foster a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled community.
Targeted Supports
- Facilitate small-group counseling based on identified student needs.
- Provide short-term individual counseling and solution-focused support.
- Assist teachers and families in developing interventions to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.
- Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings and collaborate in developing student support plans.
- Intensive Supports
- Collaborate with parents/guardians regarding student needs and available resources.
- Coordinate with outside therapists, mental health providers, physicians, and community agencies when appropriate.
- Assist families in connecting with community-based resources and services.
- Support crisis response and consultation while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional standards.
This position requires strong collaboration with:
- School administration
- Classroom teachers
- Student Assistance Team (SAT)
- Parents and guardians
- Outside mental health providers and community agencies
- Parish and Archdiocesan support personnel as appropriate
The successful candidate will value teamwork and recognize that supporting students is a shared responsibility among school, home, and community.