School Counselor (PT),

POSITION : SCHOOL COUNSELOR FLSA : PART-TIME EXEMPT

LOCATION : ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

REPORTS TO : PRINCIPAL

Primary Function : Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for providing supporting counseling individually and within a group setting to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school's faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities
• Sets an example for students by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
• Identify and develop creative intervention methods and procedures to adapt effectively to unusual situations; participate in coordination, monitoring and reporting student interventions
• Serve as a resource specialist for teachers and parents regarding counseling needs; work cooperatively with parents to generate confidence in the teacher and school
• Work with students, parents, and staff in a compassionate and productive manner
• Assist teachers in effective planning, organizing, and implementation of strategies for optimum behavior management
• Serve as liaison to school staff and outside resources; maintain consistency and continuity in the school's response procedures
• Provide guidance to teachers in working with student behavior and classroom management; Implement an effective referral and follow-up process
• Demonstrate exceptional counseling techniques including documentation and student tracking
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
• Assist teachers, parents / guardians and other responsible parties in interpreting and understanding student data
• Monitor and supervise student activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications :

Physical / Mental Requirements : Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities : Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying