Bishop Watterson High School: Long-Term Substitute School Counselor

Catholic Diocese of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, OH is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to serve students in grades 10–12 during Quarters 2 and 3 of the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive school counseling services supporting social/emotional, academic, college, and career development in a faith-centered environment.

Responsibilities include providing individual counseling, assisting with academic planning, college and career exploration,

Qualifications

• Valid School Counselor Licensure.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Previous high school counseling experience preferred.
• Current satisfactory BC I & FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and support for students experiencing social and emotional concerns.
• Assist students with academic planning, course selection, graduation readiness, and monitoring academic progress.
• Guide students through college and career exploration, post-secondary planning, and the college application process.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals to support student success.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in accordance with school policies and professional standards.
• Participate in counseling department initiatives and school activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

School Counselor Licensure

Job description

Position:Bishop Watterson High School: Long-Term Substitute School Counselor

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id:870

# of Openings:1

Bishop Watterson High School

Long-Term Substitute School Counselor

Catholic Preferred but Not Required

Bishop Watterson High School is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute School Counselor to serve students in grades 10–12 during Quarters 2 and 3 of the 2026 - 2027 school year.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive school counseling services that support students' social / emotional, academic, college, and career development. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administrators in a faith-centered learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individual counseling and support for students experiencing social and emotional concerns.
• Assist students with academic planning, course selection, graduation readiness, and monitoring academic progress.
• Guide students through college and career exploration, post-secondary planning, and the college application process.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals to support student success.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in accordance with school policies and professional standards.
• Participate in counseling department initiatives and school activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• ValidSchool CounselorLicensure.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with high school students, families, and colleagues.
• Previous high school counseling experience is preferred.
• Current satisfactory BCI & FBI background checks

Contact Darren Smith [e-mail] with any questions.