School & College Counselor (2026-27 academic year)

School & College Counselor (2026-27 School Year)

The School

Nestled in Boston’s South End, Cathedral High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school providing a rigorous, holistic education that has been accessible to all families for the past 100 years. Through the generosity of the Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign, every admitted scholar receives generous grants and scholarships, making Cathedral the most affordable private high school in Boston. 

Our community is diverse, with over 94% of students identifying as a person of color, and our community embraces a culture which celebrates student voice, inclusivity, and the development of the whole person. 

We are an academically dynamic program which provides a transformative educational experience for our scholars. Cathedral boasts an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, rigorous coursework, and extracurricular programs and internships that engage the city of Boston as an extension for our classrooms. Cathedral prepares its scholars to be leadership ready, college ready, and life ready.

Mission

Cathedral High School is a Catholic, urban, and coeducational college preparatory school committed to excellence and social justice.  Within an environment that encourages our scholars to reach their full potential, Cathedral students are expected to make lasting and powerful impacts in their local, national, and global communities. Our mission, since our establishment in 1926, is to deliver a rigorous and holistic education that is available for all families, regardless of ability to pay. Rooted in Gospel values that include compassion, respect, and service, we embrace the rich diversity of our community and foster a culture of inclusion, opportunity, acceptance and empowerment.

Position: School & College Counselor 

Under the supervision of the Director of School Counseling, this position will provide academic support, guidance, and instruction for college readiness and student groups to scholars in grades 10-12. 

This is an interim position for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. We are preparing a search for a full-time, recurring position beginning in Fall ’27, and the successful candidate for this role will be given fair consideration for the permanent role.

Reports to: Director of School Counseling

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a caseload of approximately 125 scholars in grades 10-12.
• Provide academic intervention that is collaborative and is socially-centered, allowing young people to build skills through learning as a team.
• Provide academic intervention that supports mastery that provides young people the opportunity to gain and practice new skills and habits.
• Lead small-group tutoring, coaching, goal-setting, and academic case management designed to bridge the gaps in students’ understanding.
• Manage the college exploration and application process for scholars.
• Using the college readiness curriculum, create lesson plans based on student needs as required; and program partnerships with parents, teachers, and other supportive services. 
• Act as AP Testing Coordinator.
• Active member of Student Success Team, coordinating student-centered interventions.
• Provide academic intervention that expands horizons and facilitates learning that goes beyond the walls of site facilities.  In collaboration with the Director of Student Engagement and the Dean of Culture & Community, identify resources to enhance and improve student outcomes. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents to obtain information to better serve students and maintain program quality; this includes, but is not limited to the distribution of progress reports, programmatic materials, etc.
• Collect/enter student data on academic gains and other outcome targets. Consistent completion of all required documentation: forms, grade checks, assessments, attendance records, etc.
• Organize own work daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure key deadlines are met and are completed on time and according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicate student progress as needed to core-content teachers.

Qualifications

• Educators who thrive here are committed to high expectations paired with authentic care, are energized by working closely with students, and share a passion for expanding opportunity for young people
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Professional experience at an urban school
• Experience as School/Guidance Counselor 
• Experience leading FGLI students through their college search and application experience
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with and respect a diverse community
• Any exceptions to these requirements as determined by the Principal 

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000, dependent on qualifications