K-8 School Counselor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the School.

• Does not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman

Catholic Church.

• Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and

principles of morality.

• Offers appropriate, mission aligned guidance services, wellness and behavior

management programs that focus on the spiritual, social, emotional, academic,

and physical well-being of students and their families.

• Identifies and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt

effectively to unusual situations, participates in coordination, monitoring and

reporting student interventions.

• Serves as a resource for teachers, students and parents regarding counseling

needs.

• Serves as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and

continuity in the school’s response procedures.

o Implements an effective referral and follow-up process.

• Provides appropriate information to staff, students and parents related to the

comprehensive school counseling program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

School Counselor-Minister job description 1 January 2025KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Possess excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency in the use of computer technology is relative to the requirements of

this position.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality a must.

• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapting appropriately in a

ministerial environment.

• Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe

Environment training.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited institution.

• Licensed by the State or certified by an independent professional regulatory

authority.

• Documented competence in counseling children and adolescents in a school

setting.

Essential Physical Abilities/Working Conditions

• Ability to perform essential duties without endangering self or others.

• Motor skills needed for equipment operation and general office duties.

• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or

without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move or

traverse in a classroom environment for an extended period of time, operate

school/office equipment, to reach, stoop, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in a

school environment.

• Detects objects to identify proximity, depth and/or color and ability to

comprehend and/or perform duties prescribed.

• Converse with others to express oneself and/or exchange information.

Additional Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.