St. Joseph Catholic School

Archmil; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine seeks a dedicated K-8 Guidance Counselor to support student well-being, academic growth, and faith formation for the 26/27 school year and beyond. The counselor will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to foster a nurturing environment aligned with the school's mission.

The role emphasizes faith-based education, small class settings, and a commitment to guiding students toward lifelong learning, leadership in college, career, and the church.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling required.
• Wisconsin DPI License 7054 required or certifiable with an approved plan.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Experience in Catholic education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students and parents about progress and services.
• Support school mission, faith formation, and student well-being.
• Monitor student safety and behavior in school and activities.
• Incorporate faith development within counseling and academic programs.
• Collaborate with staff to support school improvement and programs.
• Attend faculty meetings and fulfill duties per policy.

Skills

Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling

Wisconsin DPI School Counselor license

Strong communication skills

Catholic education familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling

Wisconsin DPI License 7054

Tools

MS Office

Database programs

Job description

K-8 Guidance Counselor - Siena Catholic Schools, Racine, WI

Siena is seeking a K-8 School Counselor for the 26/27 school year and beyond. Our schools are private Catholic schools in Racine, WI which boasts small class sizes and a nurturing family feel. Our schools are part of the Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. Siena Catholic Schools of Racine includes six elementary/middle schools and one high school that serve more than 1,600 students. Sharing your skills will guide the organization toward its goal of ensuring excellence in academics, nurturing faith formation, and developing healthy students.

As a Counselor, here is why you should choose Siena Catholic Schools of Racine:

• Small class sizes: our average class size is 20 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
• Faith-based approach to education: we believe that when rooted in faith and tradition, students are able to grow in mind, body, and faith.
• Diverse urban student population: we value the strengths of the communities we are a part of.
• Focus on graduation and life: we nurture lifelong learners who are prepared to be successful leaders in college, career, community, and the Church.

Scope and Summary: The guidance counselor is a key person in making the school’s philosophy, mission, and guiding principles come alive for the school community. The counselor challenges all students to develop their God-given talents and achieve their highest potential and works collaboratively with staff to develop a professional learning community. We are currently seeking an outstanding Guidance Counselor to join our dynamic team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with students and parents in an appropriate and timely manner to inform them of the student’s social and/or academic progress.
• Supports the mission of the school and contributes through personal example to the faith life and values of the school.
• Supervises students as assigned and whenever in the presence of students within the building, on campus or at school events off campus; takes action to deal with any observed, inappropriate student behavior.
• Incorporates faith development opportunities within the instructional program.
• Maintains a presence that provides the necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure student safety and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Displays respect and sensitivity to the beliefs, ideas, and needs of others.
• Supports and contributes to the continuing development of the school’s programs such as the School Improvement Plan, Staff Development, Campus Ministry, and Extracurriculars.
• Attends all faculty/staff meetings unless excused in advance by the administration.
• Performs all duties and fulfills the responsibilities as specified by the contract and job description, Employee Manual, and Staff and Family Handbooks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Qualifications:

• Have a Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling
• Certified by the Wisconsin DPI with License 7054 School Counselor or certifiable according to NCA standards for the position assigned. (If not certified, must have an educational plan, approved by the administration, outlining the steps toward certification with a target completion date. The plan must be on file with the administration.)
• Facility with computer technology including MS Office products and database programs.
• Experience in Catholic education preferred.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with school administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students in a way which is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable.
• Highly organized, accountable, confidential, and able to navigate within a diverse environment.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and independently with minimal direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicate verbally; audible speech and good hearing and eyesight
• Read/interpret digital and paper documents
• Physical dexterity to operate computer and equipment

Work Relationships & Scope: Reports to Principal. Frequent contact with school faculty and staff, students and families. Occasional interaction with other Siena colleagues. Expected to exhibit sound judgment in making decisions, remembering that Siena's interests may be directly affected by their actions and decisions. Secures the approval of the Principal in making decisions when answers are not clear and further guidance or input is needed.

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Building Address (use for deliveries) 3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235