Interim School & College Counselor

Central Catholic High School; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition benefit for children of staff

Job summary

Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA seeks a dedicated School Counselor to support grades 9–12. You will develop counseling programs, coordinate assemblies, and assist with college planning steps and applications.

You’ll work closely with faculty to identify student needs, manage Scoir for caseloads, and maintain records while pursuing ongoing professional growth and alignment with school mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience or pursuing a Master’s in school counseling.
• Excellent communication with students, families, and staff.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in duties.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (citizenship/residency/visa).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement school counseling programs and assemblies.
• Consult with faculty to assess student needs and abilities.
• Oversee Scoir management for assigned students.
• Assist and manage school day standardized testing.
• Prepare letters of recommendation for seniors’ college apps.
• Maintain student records and progress files.
• Pursue professional growth via workshops or courses.
• Support school policies and mission as directed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Citizenship/residency/work visa

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience

Bachelor's degree + enrollment in Master's in school counseling

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

School Counselors of Central Catholic High School provide services for high school students grades 9-12. School Counselors deliver services in a variety of settings, including individual, small group, classroom, and graduating class assemblies.

About Central Catholic High School

Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1935, Central Catholic High School (CCHS) enrolls approximately 1,200 students from over 60 cities and towns.

The faculty and staff at CCHS are a diverse group of extraordinary, dedicated, and caring professionals who know their students well and are invested in their academic success and personal growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for help in planning and/or implementing the following school counseling programs: classroom lesson plans, graduating class assemblies agendas and materials, parent evening agendas and materials, attendance at parent meetings as assigned by Director of School Counseling, college planning steps and materials, growth and development of the department.
• Seek and develop an understanding of student needs and abilities through frequent consultations with faculty and administration.
• Oversee and manage Scoir for the assigned students on School Counselor caseload.
• Assist and/or manage school day standardized testing.
• Submitting required and requested college application supporting documents to college admissions offices as requested.
• Create a letter of recommendation to support senior students with their college application process.
• Maintain communication, as needed, with parents/guardians of students that are on School Counselor caseload.
• Responsible for following developed timelines and creating programs for the developmental school counseling curriculum.
• Maintain records for students that are on School Counselor caseload: temporary folders, testing results, progress reports/report cards, school counseling Scoir and Rediker software programs.
• Further professional growth by way of workshops and/ or graduate courses.
• Support, cooperate with, and administer school procedures and policies as set forth in the Student-Parent Handbook and the Faculty & Staff Handbook.
• Comprehend and commit themselves to the educational and spiritual mission of the school.
• Other duties as assigned that are consistent with the forgoing responsibilities and objectives.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Central Catholic High School and the Marist philosophy.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience, Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in a Masters of school counseling program, or Master’s degree in counseling or a related field.
• Strong communication skills with faculty, administration, staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite and experience with other programs used for guidance related responsibilities.
• Possess a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Compensation: Salary & Benefits

Central Catholic High School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,725.00- $80,433.00 (compensation is based on education and experience) with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits Include

• HMO Health Insurance Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• A cafeteria plan with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments with employer contribution
• Life Insurance coverage for two times salary (Employer pays 100% of the premium)
• Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Central Catholic tuition benefit offered for children of full-time employees