School Counselor

The School Counselor will assist students in areas of academic achievement, emotional and social development, so that each student can identify personal goals, strengths, weaknesses, and interests and grow to become a well-adjusted and productive adult.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists students with academic planning, accountability, and organization.
• Counsel students with personal, social, disciplinary, and behavioral issues.
• Collaborates with learning coaches and teachers to identify ways to improve the achievement and social development of students.
• Partners with school counselors, educators, administrators, parents, and students to determine how best to meet individual students' needs.
• Promptly notifies appropriate authorities of any reports or suspicions of crimes, abuse, or neglect.
• Presents to large and small groups.
• Builds rapport with students in and outside the counseling office through a steady presence on campus and by attending school events.
• Continues to pursue professional development in the field of counseling.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages.
• Strong understanding of secondary school counseling caseload management and best practices.
• Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough understanding of warning signs of abuse, neglect, or other crimes.
• Proficient in Google Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in an applicable field required.
• 2 plus years of personal and crisis counseling experience.

Current Openings for School Counselor Jobs at St. Louis University High