What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Counselor position at The John Carroll School?
The John Carroll School is seeking a qualified, full-time School Counselor for the 2025–2026 school year, with the position beginning August 1, 2025.
The School Counselor is a vital member of the team. Counselors help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. Utilizing leadership, advocacy and collaboration, School Counselors promote student success by providing preventive services and responding to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social development. School Counselors support a safe learning environment and work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community. School Counselors spend most of their time in direct service to, and contact with, students. School Counselors’ duties are focused on the overall delivery of the total counseling program/curriculum. American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics will be followed. As a representative of The John Carroll School, the School Counselor is expected to support and carry out the School's Catholic mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement the high school counseling curriculum. Conduct learning activities in classroom settings; consult with and serve as resource person to teachers to facilitate infusion of learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
- Counsel individuals and groups of students through the following: develop educational and career plans; provide/participate in orientation activities for students new to the school; counsel students in updating their high school four-year plan; assist juniors and seniors in evaluating their current status in conjunction with graduation and plans after high school; assist in coordinating student schedules; interpret standardized test results and provide information to students, parents and teachers; work collaboratively with college counselors to assist students with educational and career plans after high school.
- Counsel individuals and small groups of students. Conduct structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions in systematic response to identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Recurring topics at the high school level may include academic struggles, attendance and behavior issues, peer/social issues, family issues, substance issues, mental health issues and sexuality issues.
- Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students. Participate in in-service programs for faculty; conduct or facilitate conferences with teachers, administration, students and parents; conduct or provide opportunities for parent education programs; assist families with school-related problems; serve as student advocate.
- Refer students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies. Consult with and coordinate with identified support staff, such as School Nurse, Administrators, Psychologists, Service Agencies and Physicians. Consult with parents regarding referrals.
- Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school. Contribute to the school’s goals for enhancing the students’ school experience. Counselors participate in many activities throughout the year, thus interacting with and experiencing students in various situations. This allows the students and counselors to establish closer bonds.
- Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process. Assume an active role in designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting educational plans for individual students.
- Plan and evaluate the ongoing building of an effective counseling program. Review the counseling program annually with the Dean of Student Services; evaluate counseling activities, lessons, policies and procedures and implement new standards and goals as needed.
- Pursue professional growth. Attend state and locally sponsored staff development offerings; join associations; read professional journals; attend relevant workshops and conferences sponsored by professional organizations; take post-graduate courses; and conduct training for staff and other counselors.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling or in the field of social services, including licensure and/or certification
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience working with adolescents and families
- Experienced with needs of high school age students and their families
- Engaging interpersonal skills and strong speaking/writing skills
- Innovative, enthusiastic, energetic and flexible
- Effective working with small and large groups
- Thorough knowledge of counseling theory and practice
- Familiarity with computer-based transcripts, schedules, databases, etc., internet and software counseling resources
- Ability to organize and sequence activities
- Collaborative working style and strong work ethic
- Commitment to professional growth
- Commitment to the mission statement of The John Carroll School
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory state and federal background checks, driving record check, completion of VIRTUS
- Training, and completion of all required employment paperwork
How to apply
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Dean of Student Services Larry Hensley at lhensley@johncarroll.org.
