What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at St. James School?
Saint James Catholic School in Falls Church, VA is seeking a school counselor for an immediate opening. The counselor is responsible for the implementation of the social/emotional counseling program for kindergarten through middle school. This includes individual meetings with students in crisis, classroom lessons to address timely issues, and small group sessions to address friendship and social skills. The counselor works closely with the classroom teachers to address social/emotional issues as they arise and the resource department to advise on student plans as needed. Along with students and staff, the counselor communicates with families regarding the needs of their students and serves as a liaison between families and the school.