Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational, Education ​/ Teaching

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

St. Cecilia School and Academy seeks a compassionate, organized, and student-centered School Counselor to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in a faith-based environment. The School Counselor works collaboratively with faculty, families, and administration to promote student well‑being while upholding the mission and values of St. Cecilia School and Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Assist students with conflict resolution, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify and support students needing additional guidance
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality
• Develop and implement age-appropriate counseling programs and classroom guidance lessons
• Support crisis intervention and provide referrals to outside resources when necessary
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive school climate rooted in Catholic values
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and documentation
• Participate in school meetings and collaborate with administration on student support plans

• Bachelor degree in School Counseling or a related field preferred
• Valid state certification or licensure in school counseling preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff
• Commitment to supporting the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church
• Experience working in a school setting preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Completion of background screening and compliance with Archdiocese Prevent and Protect STL Safe Environment Program required

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening:
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.