The High School Counselor is responsible for supporting all St. Anthony Catholic High School students in
their social, emotional, academic, college, and career development. The position is involved in planning
the campus master schedule and ensuring students receive the courses required to meet graduation
requirements for their proposed endorsement. The High School Counselor reports to the principal.
REPORTS TO:
The High School Counselor reports to the principal.
JOB SUMMARY:
Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program. Counsel students to fully develop each student's academic, career, personal, and social abilities and address the needs of special populations students. FLSA: Exempt.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, implement, and deliver counseling program which improves students' academic achievement, school attendance and attitudes; develops student self-confidence, healthy interpersonal relationships, and life satisfaction;
• Provide a school guidance curriculum through the use of effective instructional skills and careful planning of structured group sessions for students based on the identified campus needs as found from the campus/student needs assessment;
• Provide system support through effective school counseling program management and support for other educational programs;
• Deliver classroom guidance activities or serves as a consultant to teachers in conducting lessons based on the schools/districts guidance curriculum;
• Support and collaborate career awareness activities for parents, students, and the community, i.e. College and Career Fair;
• Uphold ethical and professional standards as set forth by the American School Counseling Association and/or other ethical guidelines as set forth by a professional organization specific to held certifications and/or licensures;
• Regularly monitor students academic progress throughout the year;
• Collaborate with UIW and campus administration on implementation of college and career programs;
• Compile, maintain and submit monthly counseling logs/reports, data summaries, and guidance calendars in order to implement and evaluate program efficiency (Archdiocese Catholic School Counseling Services Data Report);
• Maintain verbal and/or written contact with parent/guardian regarding the student's academic, social and emotional progress and concerns of staff, student, and parent; makes referrals as appropriate in consultation;
• Communicate the availability of scholarship and assistance opportunities to all students;
• Develop and present an annual summary of college applications and scholarship application success detailing local, state, foundation, and university awards (Apply Texas website);
• Coordinate campus-wide standardized assessments;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adherence to daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential;
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance;
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Programs;
• Ability to adjust and modify program implementation to best serve students, evidenced in positive social, emotional and academic growth;
• Knowledge and experience with career assessment tools and college board;
• Knowledge of House Bill 5 Endorsements;
• Ability to clearly articulate and discuss the counseling program to the community;
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in counseling and advising students in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of Naviance.
• School Counselor Certification

Education:

• Master's Degree in Counseling or other related mental health field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events.
• Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage potential and current students and respective family members, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.