POSITION: SCHOOL COUNSELOR FLSA: PART-TIME EXEMPT
LOCATION: ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for providing supporting counseling individually and within a group setting to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
- Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities
- Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
- Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations; participate in coordination, monitoring and reporting student interventions
- Serve as a resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding counseling needs; work cooperatively with parents to generate confidence in the teacher and school
- Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner
- Assist teachers in effective planning, organizing, and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management
- Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school’s response procedures
- Provide guidance to teachers in working with student behavior and classroom management; Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
- Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking
- Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
- Assist teachers, parents/guardians and other responsible parties in interpreting and understanding student data
- Monitor and supervise student activities as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
- Candidates should have a Master’s degree and a current and valid state guidance counselor certificate from the Florida Department of Education or a current and valid Florida state license as Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Experience in special education preferred
- Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
- Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation
- Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
- Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
- Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying
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