School Counselor

Position:
School Counselor

Central Catholic Jr.

-Sr. High School

2410 S. 9th Street | Lafayette, IN 47909

Why Central Catholic?

Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School offers a unique opportunity for a school counselor to work in a mission-driven, student-centered environment where relationships, wellness, and academic excellence are deeply valued.

* You'll know your students.

* With a 1:250 student-counselor ratio, you'll have the time and space to build meaningful relationships and provide proactive, personalized support.

* You'll be valued as a professional.

* Central Catholic offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where counselors are respected partners in decision-making.

* You'll be part of a mission-driven community.

* Our Catholic identity shapes a culture rooted in compassion, service, and care for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.

* You'll collaborate with a supportive team.

* Counselors work closely with administrators, teachers, families, and student services staff who share a commitment to student well-being and growth.

* You'll make a real impact.

* With 100% graduation and over 90% college-going rates, your work directly supports student success during critical academic and life transitions.

* You'll have room to grow.

* We value innovation, reflection, and continuous improvement-and support ongoing professional development.

* You'll enjoy work-life balance.

* A structured academic-year calendar, generous leave, and wellness-centered values help sustain both personal and professional well-being.

About Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School

Established in 1957, Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School is a Roman Catholic school serving grades 7-12 within the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Central Catholic is an A-rated school by the Indiana Department of Education, serving over 450 students.

Central Catholic graduates 100% of its students, with over 90% continuing on to college. Our school emphasizes academic rigor, faith formation, service, leadership, and student well-being.

Central Catholic is part of the Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS), a five-campus Pre-K-12 system serving more than 1,000 students across Tippecanoe County. LCSS schools include:

* St. Francis Early Learning Center (Pre-K)

* St. Mary Cathedral School (K-3)

* St. Boniface School (4-6)

* St. Lawrence School (K-6)

* Central Catholic Jr.

-Sr. High School (7-12)

Overall Responsibility

LCSS is seeking a Junior High/High School Counselor to provide comprehensive academic advising, college and career counseling, and social-emotional support to students in grades 7-12.

The successful candidate will:

* Provide individual and group counseling services

* Advocate for students and systems that support student success

* Collaborate closely with families, faculty, and administrators

* Help manage and continuously improve a strong, data-informed student services program

Major

Job Responsibilities

Academic Advising & College/Career Counseling

* Integrate the Indiana School Counseling Competencies across the domains of academic, career, and social-emotional development in all advising and counseling practices.

* Design, develop, and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and presentations in classrooms and small-group settings that support:

* Academic planning, goal setting, and progress monitoring

* Career exploration, career awareness, and postsecondary readiness

* Social-emotional learning skills that support academic success and self-advocacy

* Provide individualized academic advising to students and families, including:

* Assisting students in selecting courses aligned with graduation requirements, postsecondary goals, and the Indiana College Core (when applicable)

* Collaborating with students and parents to develop and review schedules for the upcoming school year

* Creating individualized four-year graduation plans for 8th-grade students to support a successful transition into high school

* Support students through key academic and developmental transitions, including middle school to high school and high school to postsecondary pathways.

* Plan and present informational sessions for parents and families on…