Elementary School Student Support Services Counselor

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b)

Retirement plans

Paid time off (FML)

Tuition discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools through St. Thomas More Cathedral School in Arlington, VA seeks an Elementary School Student Support Services Counselor for the 2026-2027 year.

This full-time role runs 7:30am–3:30pm and serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, providing counseling to strengthen executive functioning, social and emotional development, and mindfulness practices. The counselor collaborates with teachers, communicates with parents, leads Lunch Bunch groups, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling for students in K–8.
• Lead mindfulness activities with students.
• Schedule and run Lunch Bunch groups 3–4 times a week.
• Communicate with parents and meet with families as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Mindfulness

Student support

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Elementary School Student Support Services Counselor

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools. St. Thomas More Cathedral School - Arlington, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Diocese of Arlington Educ Office.

Job Details

Job ID: 5895959
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

St. Thomas More Cathedral School, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a school counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a salaried, full-time position, 7:30am-3:30pm. The Counselor works with students from grades Kindergarten - 8th grade, both individually and in group settings, assisting students with developing and improving their executive functioning, social, and emotional skills. The counselor also conducts mindfulness activities with students. The Counselor will hold Lunch Bunch groups with students 3-4 times a week and serve as a playground monitor daily. The Counselor works with teachers to schedule classroom lessons about friendships and various pertinent topics as needed. The Counselor will communicate with parents regularly and conduct meetings with parents as appropriate.

Ideal candidates will be practicing Catholics with a devotion for education and working with children. St. Thomas More Cathedral School is a U. S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School and a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School. It is a warm and welcoming, faith-centered environment serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with a spiritual, physical, and emotional whole child approach to academic excellence.

Benefits available for full-time employees (30 or more hours per week): medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403b, retirement plans, generous leave including paid FML, tuition discounts for children attending our school, and professional development opportunities.

About St. Thomas More Cathedral School

We believe that learning begins in a faith-filled, inclusive, structured, nurturing and safe environment with high spiritual and academic standards. We believe that children will reach their potential through teachers who model the love, respect and patience of Jesus. We believe in appreciating our unity in the universal Church while we recognize, honor, and celebrate the diversity of our school community. We believe learning is a life-long endeavor bringing us closer to knowing, loving, and serving God consistently, despite an ever-changing world.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to partner with families to nurture and develop the spiritual, academic, social and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church, rooted in Gospel values and led by the examples of the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $48,000 to $54,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Ann LaBarge , Principal
• St. Thomas More Cathedral School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]