What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Counselor - Clearwater Central Catholic High School position at The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg?
School Counselor Position for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Clearwater Central Catholic High School is a college-preparatory institution dedicated to educating students to use their minds for truth, hearts for love, and hands for service. Guided by Roman Catholic teachings and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame, we inspire our diverse student body to experience God's goodness and provident care by respecting the dignity of all persons and generously serving others for the betterment of the global society.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and professional School Counselor to join our counseling department. The ideal candidate will uphold ethical and professional standards while effectively implementing and managing a comprehensive guidance and college counseling program that promotes our CCC core values and student success.
School counselors are highly educated, professionally certified individuals who help students succeed in school and plan their career. An integral part of the total education system, school counselors help students form healthy goals, mindsets and behaviors. With the aid of a school counselor, students learn to develop effective collaboration and cooperation skills, to practice perseverance, to develop time management and study skills, and to learn self-motivation and self-direction habits (ASCA, School Counselors role)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counseling and guidance to students and families.
- Enhance the learning process and promote students' academic, career, and social/emotional development.
- Work with students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, and realize their full academic potential.
- Implement action plans as necessary to support student growth and serve as a liaison between students and faculty.
- College counseling experience with Naviance, Slate, and Common App is strongly recommended to assist students with college applications..
Requirements:
- Masters Degree in School Counseling
- Certified Professional School Counselor a plus
- National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC) a plus
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the state of Florida a plus
- FLDOE Professional Certification in School Counseling
- Proficient in implementing the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, the role for High School Counselors and the ASCA Ethical responsibilities
- Excellent counseling, writing, and communication skills.
- A minimum of three years of experience in high school counseling.
- Level II Background Screening: Successful completion of a level II background screening. In compliance with Florida HB 531, the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Mandated Diocesan Trainings: Complete all mandated Diocesan trainings (online)
Start Date: August 2026