School Counselor Providence Catholic, Lenox

School Counselor (Full-Time):
Providence Catholic, New Lenox

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Guidance Counselor
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Providence Catholic High School

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools  School Counselor (High School) Full-time Benefit Eligible Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL Position Available: 08/2026

Providence Catholic High School is seeking a full-time counselor for the 2026-27 school year. Experience with college/career counseling preferred. Apply online.

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.

• 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

• 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

Master's Degree and valid IL Professional Educator's License with Type 73 School Counselor endorsement required.

• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate
• Diocese of Joliet Protecting God's Children
• Diocese of Joliet Fingerprinting & Background Check
• Work Physical/Statement of Health from Physician

Apply Online.

$44,761–$47,763 (Lane 3/Year 1 – Lane 5/Year
1);
Based on education and experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

¹This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work‑related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current Resume
• Educator Licensure:
  Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL)

This may be accessed at the following link: