School Counselor; PT

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Position: School Counselor (Part-Time, Exempt)

Location:

St. Patrick Catholic School

Reports to:

Principal

Under the direction of the School Principal, responsible for providing individual and group counseling to students.

• Support the Catholic Mission of the school, aligning speech and actions with Church teachings.
• Demonstrate Gospel values and participate in faith community activities.
• Build the school’s faith community through planning religious and service activities.
• Adhere to Catholic Doctrine and principles of morality.
• Develop creative intervention methods and coordinate student interventions.
• Serve as a resource for teachers and parents on counseling needs.
• Work compassionately with students, parents, and staff.
• Assist in planning and implementing behavior management strategies.
• Act as a liaison with staff and external resources.
• Guide teachers on classroom management and student behavior.
• Document counseling activities and track student progress.
• Provide staff with information on counseling programs.
• Help interpret student data for teachers and parents.
• Supervise student activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church, if baptized.
• Master’s degree with a valid Florida guidance counselor certificate or license as Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Experience in special education preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, well-organized, team player.
• Availability for evening/weekend work; reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in computer technology, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable in a ministerial environment.
• Ability to complete a criminal background check.
• Professional appearance.

Requires coordination, manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability, and ability to lift as required.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations