What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor (10-month faculty position) position at Loyola Academy?
- Provide counseling to students that fosters their development, helps in the formation of the whole student, and expresses a care for the person.
- Design, teach and evaluate a comprehensive and developmental school counseling curriculum on a daily basis as part of the Formation Program, which is a social emotional learning class that students attend once a week.
- Work proactively to identify the educational needs of students and recommend possible MTMDSS to meet those needs.
- Meet with students to develop academic plans and communicate curricular knowledge for course registration.
- Utilize knowledge of mental health to respond to crisis situations and make referrals.
- Write letters of recommendation for their senior students applying for college admissions.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 160 students
- Ability to create trusting relationships with teens and help identify barriers to success in school. A counselor will utilize knowledge and experience with adolescent development, mental health issues, and college admission practices to meet student needs.
- Ability to contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
- Lesson Planning and classroom management skills - curriculum includes academic, social-emotional and college-career topics
- Ability to clearly and consistently communicate and collaborate with students, families, colleagues, teachers and outside support. This includes possible presentations to stakeholders requiring support.
- This position requires excellent time management, organizational, technological and communication skills as well as a high degree of energy.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in school counseling or related field, Master’s Degree is preferred.
- A School Counseling Certification (Type 73) is preferred.
JobID: 867
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor
Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
2/20/2025
2/20/2025
Location:
Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy
School Counselor (10-month faculty position)
Loyola Academy is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school committed to forming women and men for others in service to the Church and the world. Our graduates are religious, intellectually, physically and socially-emotionally fit, loving, open to growth, and committed to doing justice. With an enrollment of 2000 students, Loyola Academy offers a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum, a highly developed visual arts and music program, a diversity of athletic and extracurricular activities, and a strong retreat and service learning program.
The School Counselor will:
Necessary Skills
The School Counselor should possess the following skills:
Education | Professional Requirements
Qualified applicants will have:
A minimum of two years of experience in a high school setting or its equivalent.
Salary Range: $48,000 - $82,000 based on experience
Salary : $48,000 - $82,000
