What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at St. Peter School?
Position Overview:
St. Peter School seeks a compassionate, faith-filled School Counselor who is committed to supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of every student. As a member of our Christ-centered community, the School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administration to foster a safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Student Support
- Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges.
- Help students develop resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and healthy peer relationships.
- Encourage students to recognize their God-given dignity while fostering confidence, empathy, responsibility, and respect for others.
- Maintain appropriate records while protecting student confidentiality in accordance with legal, ethical, and diocesan guidelines.
Collaboration with Families and Faculty
- Partner with parents to support students and strengthen the home-school relationship.
- Consult with teachers to develop strategies that promote student success and positive classroom experiences.
- Participate in Student Support Team meetings and collaborate on intervention plans.
- Coordinate with outside counselors, therapists, and community agencies, as appropriate and with parental consent.
School Community and Culture
- Promote a positive school climate rooted in Catholic values.
- Provide classroom guidance lessons and small-group instruction on topics such as friendship, emotional wellness, conflict resolution, resilience, and responsible decision-making.
- Support school initiatives that foster virtue, character formation, leadership, and service.
- Assist with programs that strengthen students' social-emotional development while reinforcing the Gospel message.
Crisis Response
- Assist the administration in responding to student crises and emergency situations.
- Provide support following traumatic events or significant student concerns.
- Recommend referrals for long-term counseling or specialized services when appropriate.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain current certification/licensure and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Adhere to diocesan policies, ethical standards, and school procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the principal to support the mission and goals of St. Peter School.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
Qualifications
- Degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- New Jersey School Counselor certification or appropriate New Jersey counseling/social work licensure preferred.
- Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, parents, administration, and outside professionals.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Supportive of the mission of Catholic education.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year
Physical Setting:
- School
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20,000 - $25,000