School Counselor

School Counselor Position

Providence Catholic High School is seeking a full-time counselor for the 2026-27 school year. Experience with college/career counseling preferred. A school counselor at Providence Catholic serves as a role model and mentor for students by emulating the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love. Counselors provide holistic and proactive services that contribute to each student's educational, post-secondary, and personal/social-emotional development.

School Counselor Responsibilities:

• Establish and strengthen relationships with caseload of students through individual and group counseling sessions
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to explore post-secondary options and pursue academic and career goals
• Provide personalized college counseling to students and assist them in navigating the college application process
• Guide students in researching and selecting suitable colleges and universities based on academic, extracurricular, and personal interests
• Provide continued evaluation of their students' academic progress while advising them on educational planning
• Deliver counseling curriculum presentations in small group, classroom, and large group formats
• Assist with coordination of standardized testing
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff on student matters such as academic progress, attendance, social/emotional development
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, rooted in frequent and effective communication
• Coordinate academic services for students experiencing prolonged absences from school due to medical or mental health reasons
• Attend various evening presentations hosted by the Counseling
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling

A strong candidate would possess the following personal qualities:

• Compassion and empathy for others
• Flexibility and capacity to adapt quickly
• Enthusiasm and energy
• Eagerness to collaborate and share ideas
• Capability to create "outside the box" solutions
• Strong willingness to learn

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and valid IL Professional Educator's License with Type 73 School Counselor endorsement required.
• Starting Salary Range: $44,761 - $47,763 (Lane 3/Year 1 - Lane 5/Year
  1);
  Based on education and experience.
• Certifications and Requirements (May be completed after hire): DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate Illinois Sexual Harassment Training Certificate Diocese of Joliet Protecting God's Children Diocese of Joliet Fingerprinting & Background Check Work Physical/Statement of Health from Physician