School Counselor - Our Lady Star Sea School - Solomons Maryland

School Counselor – Our Lady Star of the Sea School – Solomons, Maryland

Join to apply for the School Counselor role at Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
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The School Counselor will work with students and parents to provide academic, personal and spiritual guidance in accord with the principles and moral philosophy of the Catholic Church.

• Provides school‑based counseling services, such as small group or individual sessions for students’ personal, social, and academic concerns.
• Delivers instruction that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive, healthy behaviors and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues.
• Consults with parents and staff to appraise student needs, behaviors, social issues, and interests, and to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.
• Plans and coordinates classroom group guidance sessions on appropriate social skills, mental health awareness, team building, and problem solving.
• Uses appropriate counseling strategies to establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the school community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Creates referrals to outside professionals for students needing additional support.
• Provides proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the diversity of programs and services to help students achieve school success.

• Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to Archdiocesan schools, as well as school‑based policies and expectations.
• Knowledge of growth and development stages of children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff, students, and parents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups.
• Ability to establish good relationships with different types of individuals and groups.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Can complete Virtus training prior to entering ADW schools.

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, guidance counseling, or equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to appointment.
• Possess a valid and current Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. board‑issued license in social work, or
• National Board of Certified Counselors certification in social work, or
• Valid and current certification from the Department of Education in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. in school counseling.
• Knowledge of best practices in pedagogical techniques.
• Experience in a school setting.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to principal
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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Education Administration Programs