Title: High School Counselor, Full-Time

Reports to: Principal

Location: Cardinal Mooney High School | Sarasota, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The School Counselor is a vital part of the Academic Services offered at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. Rooted in our Catholic faith and the school's mission, the counselor should provide a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to address the social, emotional, and educational needs of all students.

Job Responsibilities

• Sustains and strengthens the mission of Cardinal Mooney and the philosophy of Catholic education.
• Provide a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere for students using guidance services.
• Acts as a liaison with the Assistant Principal of Curriculum to mediate conflicts between students and teachers.
• Assists in scheduling and conducting parent-teacher conferences when necessary.
• Provides additional academic progress reports as necessary per parent requests.
• Meets with parents to aid in student concerns.
• Provides outside resources for personal or academic counseling when appropriate.
• Assists the College Advisor as it relates to students assigned to the counselor's alpha
• Facilitate career interest inventories through Naviance
• Create and present classroom guidance presentations to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
• Assists students in obtaining scholarship, grant and financial aid information.
• Modify-if needed- course selection sheets, description guides, and appeal forms.
• Attend workshops; including but not limited to: summer programs, internships, leadership, and college.
• Write letters of recommendation.
• Meets with students to schedule classes for the upcoming year and to review their progress in the four-year plan.
• Monitors student scheduling, changes and grading.
• Develop and conduct classroom presentations for students in consultation with other members of the guidance department.
• Assists with the organization and administration of standardized tests.
• Instructs students on standardized test procedures.
• Review the results of standardized tests with students.
• Attends professional development programs as warranted and required by school administration.
• Prepares, conducts and assists with student and parent workshops on a variety of topics throughout the school year.
• Monitors the progress of transfer students.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

• Master's Degree in School Guidance and Counseling (or equivalent), or willingness to pursue in a timely fashion.
• Current certification in (or equivalent) in Florida, or willingness to pursue in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge/experience with Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment and Honors Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail and able to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with emphasis on meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with School and Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies, and the general public
• Adherence to the Diocese of Venice Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality