Counselor- St Gregory the Great School

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

403b Retirement

401(a) Pension

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a School Counselor to work under the Principal and Vice-Principal, providing educational, career, social and personal counseling for all students and supporting the school's mission. The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with staff, and adherence to Catholic school policies, with duties spanning classroom guidance to crisis counseling.

Responsibilities include coordinating campus guidance, guiding students in educational planning, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or related field; licensure or certification preferred.
• Master’s in Psychology or Social Work with counseling and career development coursework.
• Minimum one year of experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational, career, social, and personal counseling for students.
• Implement a comprehensive counseling program including classroom and individual sessions.
• Coordinate campus guidance with administration and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to religious standards and policies.
• Refer and follow up with community providers as needed.
• Support parents with strategies to aid their child's development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related mental health field

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work with relevant coursework

Job description

Full-time Benefits

• Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Full-time Benefits

• Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Employment Status: Part‑time

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Reports to: Principal

Description

Summary

The School Counselor, under the supervision of the Principal and the Vice-Principal, is employed to provide educational, career, social, and personal counseling for all students in order to support each child’s optimal development and to fulfill the mission and philosophy of the school.

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Implement a comprehensive counseling program to include classroom guidance, individual counseling, small group counseling, crisis counseling, and consultation services.
• Coordinate the campus guidance program in collaboration with campus administration and staff.
• Guide students in educational and career planning.
• Attend discipline, attendance, and academic review committee meetings as needed.
• Provide consultation to campus administration and staff to effectively support their efforts to foster each child’s optimum academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral development.
• Provide support, consultation, and counseling to parents who may need skills to effectively support their child’s optimum academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral development.
• Maintain an open and collaborative relationship with the administration, faculty, and staff.
• Perform duties consistent with the policies of the School and the Archdiocese of San Antonio Department of Catholic Schools.
• Make referrals and follow‑up with community providers/specialists as necessary to support student progress and school success.
• Utilize data for campus counseling program evaluation and planning.
• Abide by the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees.
• Maintain files and retain copies of request forms, release forms for records, follow‑up records, observation reports, conference documentations, interactions with students, parents, and teachers, etc.
• Keep administration informed in a timely manner of student concerns in accordance with school policies, policies of the Archdiocese, and in accordance with the ethical standards of the profession and licensure.
• Keep all school matters and student documentation confidential.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the campus administration.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling or related mental health field (Licensure or certification preferred)
• Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work with courses included or added that address theories and methods in counseling, psychology of adolescence, career information and development, multicultural counseling, as well as vocational, academic and career testing.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in a school setting.

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screeningMust pass the Do Not Hire Registry background screening

Must Have Good Critical Thinking And Problem-solving Skills.

• Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.***

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.