Guidance Counselor 1

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a School Counselor to join the student support team. The role collaborates with faculty, administration, families, and community partners to promote student success and well-being in a faith-filled environment.

Responsibilities include developing a comprehensive counseling program, delivering whole-class guidance on emotional regulation, collaboration to build positive classrooms, and participating in SAT meetings.

Qualifications

• Promotes social-emotional development through a comprehensive program.
• Delivers whole-class guidance on emotional regulation, friendship, conflict resolution, resilience, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as integral member of the student support team and promote student success.
• Collaborate with teachers to foster positive classroom environments and student well-being.
• Coordinate with outside mental health providers and community agencies while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Responsibilities: The School Counselor serves as an integral member of the student support team and works collaboratively with faculty, administration, families, and community partners to promote student success.

Universal Supports

• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that supports the social-emotional development of all students.
• Provide whole-class guidance lessons and schoolwide programming focused on topics such as emotional regulation, friendship, conflict resolution, resilience, and responsible decision-making.
• Collaborate with teachers to promote positive classroom environments and student well-being.
• Support schoolwide initiatives that foster a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled community.

Targeted Supports

• Facilitate small-group counseling based on identified student needs.
• Provide short-term individual counseling and solution-focused support.
• Assist teachers and families in developing interventions to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.
• Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings and collaborate in developing student support plans.
• Intensive Supports

• Collaborate with parents/guardians regarding student needs and available resources.
• Coordinate with outside therapists, mental health providers, physicians, and community agencies when appropriate.
• Assist families in connecting with community-based resources and services.
• Support crisis response and consultation while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional standards.

This position requires strong collaboration with:

• School administration
• Classroom teachers
• Student Assistance Team (SAT)
• Parents and guardians
• Outside mental health providers and community agencies
• Parish and Archdiocesan support personnel as appropriate

The successful candidate will value teamwork and recognize that supporting students is a shared responsibility among school, home, and community.