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Form of workPosition: Guidance Counselor FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Location:: Christ the King Catholic School
Reports to: Principal
Location:: Christ the King Catholic School
Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for providing supporting counseling individually and within a group setting to students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities
Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations; participate in coordination, monitoring and reporting student interventions
Serve as a resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding counseling needs; work cooperatively with parents to generate confidence in the teacher and school
Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner
Assist teachers in effective planning, organizing, and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management
Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school’s response procedures
Provide guidance to teachers in working with student behavior and classroom management; Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking
Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
Assist teachers, parents/guardians and other responsible parties in interpreting and understanding student data
Monitor and supervise student activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying
Basic Qualifications:
A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation
Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
Education and Experience
A Master’s Degree in school counseling from an accredited institution
Licensed by the State or certified by an independent professional regulatory authority
Documented competence in counseling children and adolescents in a school setting
Other/preferred skills:
Certified teacher certificate preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities
Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations; participate in coordination, monitoring and reporting student interventions
Serve as a resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding counseling needs; work cooperatively with parents to generate confidence in the teacher and school
Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner
Assist teachers in effective planning, organizing, and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management
Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school’s response procedures
Provide guidance to teachers in working with student behavior and classroom management; Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking
Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
Assist teachers, parents/guardians and other responsible parties in interpreting and understanding student data
Monitor and supervise student activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying
Basic Qualifications:
A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation
Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
Education and Experience
A Master’s Degree in school counseling from an accredited institution
Licensed by the State or certified by an independent professional regulatory authority
Documented competence in counseling children and adolescents in a school setting
Other/preferred skills:
Certified teacher certificate preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.
