What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor, Part-time position at St. Mary Academy?
Title: Guidance Counselor, Part-Time 20 (2025-2026 School Year)
Reports to: Principal
Location: St. Mary Academy | Sarasota, FL
Overview
St. Mary Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice is seeking a part-time Guidance Counselor. The counselor will assist the principal with planning and implementation of a school-based guidance program, compatible with the Catholic faith that will meet the needs of students and the school community. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities
- Offers Comprehensive school counseling program that meets the needs of students academically,
socially/emotionally, and career following the ASCA model. - Support and supplement the work of classroom teachers with guidance lessons
- Consultation with students, teachers, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
- Assist students in developing and maintaining normal growth and developmental patterns of
- Work with students having learning or behavioral problems based on
- Give direct assistance to those students having difficulties in the area of learning
- Work with new students to help them adjust to their new school environment.
- Identify potential problems to offer assistance early on
- Assist parents to understand normal growth and development patterns of students
- Make referrals, when necessary, in conjunction with the parents and in consultation with
the teachers and principal. - Provide short term/brief individual or group counseling to students
- Assist in developing academic and/or behavioral plans for students based on their
social/emotional needs. - Assumes other duties as delegated by the Principal
- Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in School Counseling.
- Certification in School Counseling in the State of Florida or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Possesses a high degree of knowledge in the field of School Counseling and is able to convey standard concepts, practices, and procedures clearly and accurately
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
- Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs
- Undergoing a level II background screening with satisfactory results.
