Part-Time Counselor
Job Description: Part-time School Counselor
- Rationale: "The Catholic school, far more than any other, must be a community whose aim is the transmission of values for living. Its work is seen as promoting a faith-relationship with Christ in Whom all values find fulfillment. But faith is principally assimilated through contact with people whose daily life bears witness. The community aspect of the Catholic school is necessary because of the nature of the faith and not simply because of the nature of man and the nature of the educational process which is common to every school" (The Catholic School, #53-54)
- Description of the responsibilities and tasks including essential functions
The Part-time Catholic School Counselor is a highly skilled professional person who works in close collaboration with the principal so that he/she may effectively give counsel to the students entrusted to his/her care. The important role that a counselor plays should be permeated by a Christ-like orientation which is seen daily in what the counselor says and does in working with students. The purpose of this position is to provide guidance to students in need and to instruct students in healthy and holy ways as they are formed in grades Pre-K – 8. The Counselor promotes the coordination of school activities and resources and communicates between and among home, school and community agencies.
- Promotes the Catholic identity of the school by knowledge of and respect for Catholic tradition and attends weekly Holy Mass and all prayer services and Faith Formation activities
- Creates a Christ-like atmosphere in which each child’s personal dignity is respected
- Conducts formal parent/teacher conferences when the needs of the child dictate such meetings or when scheduled school-wide
- Accepts membership on faculty committees
- Partners with Religion Coordinator for Faith Formation and retreats for faculty, parents, and students
- Other duties as assigned
- FLSA Status: Non-exempt
- Qualifications necessary in an applicant
- Strong commitment to Catholic education and solid Catholic identity (must be a practicing Catholic)
- Bachelor’s degree & VA School Counselor License
- Superior communication skills (written and spoken)
- Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and flexibility with needs of school
- Hardworking, collaborative team member
- Working conditions/schedule: Part-time, 10 month position, 10-15 hrs/week per school calendar set by Office of Catholic Schools
- Physical demands: Physical endurance for standing for long-periods, speaking frequently, and sitting for periods as needed; must be able to fulfill outdoor and indoor duties