Counselor- Incarnate Word High School

Incarnate Word High School, an all-girls Catholic high school, a sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, seeks a Full-Time Counselor for the  school year. Candidate must have current licensure. The school seeks to maintain a fully and authentically Catholic environment.

This position reports to the Principal of Incarnate Word High School (IWHS).

A counselor in the IWHS Counseling department works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Counseling Services to support the mission of the school by providing a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that, through the model of pastoral care, participates with the whole school, to support the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) mission and the evangelizing mission of the Church.

The School Counselor implements a comprehensive, developmental guidance and counseling program aligned to the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and the ASCA National Model
, while fully integrating the Catholic mission and CCVI charism of Incarnate Word High School. The counselor supports academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development through a data-driven, student-centered program that ensures all students are prepared for postsecondary success and responsible Christian leadership.

• Guidance Curriculum (Tier 1 - School wide)
• Responsive Services (Tier 2 & 3 - Targeted/Individual)
• Individual Planning (College, Career, Graduation Plans)
• System Support (Program Management & Collaboration)

• Guidance Curriculum (TEA Domain I)

• Academic success and goal setting
• College, career, and military readiness
• Social-emotional competencies (self-management, resilience, decision-making)
• Faith formation consistent with CCVI charism

• Deliver classroom lessons aligned to TEKS-based counseling standards
• Provide instruction on:
  • Study skills and time management
  • Digital citizenship
  • College and career awareness
  • Responsive Services (TEA Domain II)
• Provide immediate and short-term counseling support to address student needs:
  • Individual counseling (short-term, solution-focused)
  • Small group counseling (grief, anxiety, academic support, etc.)
  • Crisis response and risk assessment (suicide, abuse, trauma)
  • Referral to community mental health services when appropriate
• Maintain documentation aligned with ethical/legal standards
• Collaborate with administration on student safety and intervention plans
• Serve as a mental health advocate within the school
• Individual Planning (TEA Domain III)

• Academic advising (course selection aligned to endorsements)
• College and career planning using platforms such as Naviance
• Assist with:
  • College applications
  • FAFSA/TASFA completion
  • Scholarships and financial aid
• Interpret student data (grades, assessments, PSAT/SAT/AP results)
• System Support (TEA Domain IV)

• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and parents
• Coordinate standardized testing:
  • PSAT, SAT, AP exams, NWEA, and ARK
• Participate in campus improvement planning
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and close achievement gaps
• Provide parent education sessions and workshops

• Uphold and model the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Integrate faith into counseling practices and student formation
• Support the evangelizing mission of the Church
• Promote service, dignity of the person, and moral decision-making

• Work with teachers to support student achievement
• Consult with parents regarding academic and emotional development
• Coordinate with community agencies for student…