What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary School Counselor 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 supports 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 senior students applying for college admissions.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 150 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 position requires excellent time management, organizational, technological and communication skills as well as a high degree of energy.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to the hybrid learning environment during Covid. This will require working in the building and remotely using teleconferencing applications to meet with students.
- A Bachelor's Degree in school counseling or related field is preferred.
- A School Counseling Certification (Type 73) is preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a high school setting or its equivalent.
JobID: 861
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Counselor
Student Support Services/School Counselor
Date Posted:
1/22/2025
1/22/2025
Location:
Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy
School Counselor (temporary 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 competent, physically fit, loving, open to growth, and committed to doing justice. 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. Loyola Academy seeks a qualified, full-time Temporary Counselor for approximately late March - May 31, 2025.
Responsibilities
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Necessary Skills
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Education | Professional Requirements
Qualified applicants will have:
This position will be compensated based on years of experience in the field of school counseling, starting at $4,750 monthly.
Salary : $4,750
