Leave-Replacement for High School Guidance Counselor

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edmund Preparatory High School in Brooklyn, NY seeks a leave-replacement Guidance Counselor to begin immediately. The role progresses from part-time training to full-time through May, supporting career, academic, and social-emotional development for students.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in School Counseling and NYSED Certification, with experience in school counseling and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Master's in School Counseling.
• Experience in a school setting preferred; knowledge of behavioral strategies, SEL and counseling.
• NYSED Certification as School Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programs impacting student growth in career, academic, and social/emotional domains.
• Prepare for and teach group guidance classes.
• Meet with at-risk students and coordinate with administration and teachers to support achievement.
• Review transcripts for accuracy and graduation/credit requirements.
• Meet with students individually to review and submit courses for the next year.
• Co-facilitate placement exams for incoming freshmen with administration.
• Identify and address social/emotional needs; promote inclusive environment.
• Provide individual counseling and refer to appropriate agencies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Master's in School Counseling

Job description

Leave-Replacement for High School Guidance Counselor

St. Edmund Preparatory High School has a leave replacement vacancy in the Guidance Counseling department for a full time Counselor, effective immediately. The position is a maternity leave position that would begin as soon as possible for part-time training. Training will cease on November 24th, at which time the candidate will transition to a full time Guidance counselor through May.

St. Edmund Preparatory High School is a Catholic co-ed, IB World, college preparatory school located in Brooklyn, NY that offers a rigorous college prep curriculum, a large athletic and extracurricular program in a vibrant community of faith.

Our mission is to instill the Gospel values in our students so as to empower them to become confident and self-disciplined participants in the ever-changing global society. We educate according to the needs of each student and challenge each of them to achieve academic excellence through practical learning experiences.

Job responsibilities

• Facilitate in the implantation of programs that strive to have an impact on student growth in three domain areas: career development, academic development, and social/emotional development.
• Prepare for and teach group guidance classes.
• Meet with students at risk academically and communicate with both administration and teachers to help students strive to be their very best in the classroom setting.
• Review all transcripts for accuracy and keep track of all graduation and credit requirements for each student.
• Meet with each student individually to review and submit their courses for the next school year.
• Co-facilitate the placement exam for incoming freshmen with administration.
• Serve as a first line of defense in identifying and addressing social/emotional needs within our student.
• Create an environment that produces engagement vital to students' social/emotional development.
• Provide individual counseling for students with mental health and emotional issues and refer them to the appropriate counseling agencies as necessary.
• Promote inclusivity, equity and access to all students.

Education and Experience

• Education: Master's in School Counseling.
• Experience: Experience in a school setting preferred. Knowledge of behavioral strategies, SEL and facilitation of individual and group counseling sessions.
• Qualifications: Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. NYSED Certification as School Counselor.