Elementary School Counselor

Elementary School Counselor
- North Campus

Reports to:

Principal

Job Goal:
The Elementary School Counselor serves a dual role, providing leadership in fostering a positive school culture while directly supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. This position blends school counseling responsibilities with selected administrative duties, with a focus on student well-being, family partnership, and a faith-filled school environment.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Student Support & Counseling
• Provide short-term, solution-focused counseling to students (individual and small group)
• Support students' social-emotional development and well-being
• Respond to student concerns including peer conflict, anxiety, and behavioral challenges
• Partner with teachers to implement classroom strategies that support student success
• Coordinate referrals to outside professionals when needed
• Maintain appropriate documentation while respecting confidentiality
• School Culture & Climate
• Promote a positive, faith-centered school culture aligned with the mission of the school
• Lead initiatives related to student behavior, character development, and wellness
• Support implementation of school-wide expectations for student conduct
• Assist in developing and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Administrative & Leadership Support
• Assist the Principal with student discipline in a formative, restorative manner
• Participate in parent meetings related to student concerns
• Support supervision of students (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, etc.)
• Assist with coordination of crisis response as needed
• Contribute to faculty meetings and professional development related to student support
• Family Communication & Partnership
• Serve as a point of contact for parents regarding student social-emotional and behavioral concerns
• Communicate proactively and compassionately with families
• Provide resources and guidance to support students at home and school
• Collaboration
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and administration
• Participate in student support or intervention team meetings
• Collaborate on plans for students requiring additional support
• Work closely with Rochester Community Schools and be the first point of contact for all support provided by the district

Job Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the mission of Catholic education
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, parish staff, and students
• Must have strong commitment to Catholic education and model behavior in accordance with Holy Family Regional School mission and philosophy.
• Understand and abide by the Archdiocese of Detroit contract for employment and the specifications it contains regarding the expectations of a Catholic school employee.
• Master's degree in School Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
• Valid counseling and/or administrative certification (as applicable)
• Experience working in an elementary school setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of a faith-based school