School Counselor

School Counselor School Counselor (1.0 FTE)

Saint Viator High School | Arlington Heights, IL

Saint Viator High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory community, seeks a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor to join our Counseling Department. As an integral member of a collaborative team, the School Counselor spends the majority of their time in direct service to students, supporting their academic, social‑emotional, and post‑secondary development. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource, fostering vital relationships between students, parents, faculty, and administration to uphold the mission and values of Saint Viator High School.

• Education: Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.Ed.) in School Counseling.
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling endorsement (Required).
• Certification: NCC, LPC, or LCPC credentials (Highly Preferred).
• Experience: Previous experience in a high school college‑preparatory setting; familiarity with the ASCA National Model and data‑informed practices.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Maia Learning (or similar college/career platforms) and Student Information Systems.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, and a strict commitment to student confidentiality.

• Provide individual and small‑group counseling to support mental health, well‑being, and crisis intervention.
• Empower students to develop resilience, coping skills, and ethical decision‑making strategies.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to student success through targeted interventions and referrals to outside providers when necessary.

• Manage course selection, scheduling, and the development of comprehensive four‑year academic plans
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• Monitor student progress and collaborate with faculty to implement effective study skills and organizational strategies.
• Interpret standardized testing data (ACT, SAT, PreACT) to guide academic planning and placement.
• Active participation in Student Support/Intervention teams to address diverse learning needs.

• Guide students and families through the college search, application, and financial aid processes.
• Facilitate programming and resources focused on career exploration, vocational interests, and alternative post‑secondary pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives and feeder schools to support student transitions.
• Integrated Teamwork: Partner with the Administration, Scanlan Center (Learning Support), Dean’s Office, School Nurse, Campus Ministry, and Athletics.
• Program Development: Assist in the delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum aligned with ASCA standards.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate parent/guardian outreach and educational workshops.
• Faith‑Based Commitment: Actively support the Catholic mission and Viatorian identity of the school in all professional interactions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Project a positive image of Saint Viator High School and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Self‑starter with a proven record of working independently while also able to work collaboratively with staff, management, and volunteers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort meeting and speaking with a variety of people in a variety of professional and social situations.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse educational environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible hours required, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of retreats, meetings, and events.
• Engagement with students, families, and the broader community in a variety of settings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard; and reach with hands and arms.
• Moderate lifting is required.