Job Description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered School Counselor to join our Catholic school community. The School Counselor supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students while fostering a safe, caring, and faith-filled learning environment.

Working closely with students, families, faculty, and administration, the School Counselor provides individual and small-group counseling, classroom guidance, consultation, and referrals to help students develop the skills needed to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that serves students across all grade levels.
• Teach classroom guidance lessons focused on social-emotional learning, character development, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify and support students experiencing academic, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
• Partner with parents and guardians to support student success and well-being.
• Assist with crisis intervention and provide appropriate support during student or family emergencies.
• Make referrals to community agencies and mental health providers when appropriate.
• Participate in student support meetings and collaborate with intervention teams.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Promote a positive school climate that reflects Catholic values of compassion, respect, dignity, and service.
• Support school-wide initiatives that foster student wellness and character development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Appropriate state certification or licensure as required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based counseling practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, families, and administration.
• Support for the mission and values of Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

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