Counselor-- Incarnate Word High School

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 2026-2027 school year. Candidate must have current licensure. The school seeks to maintain a fully and authentically Catholic environment.

Requirements

Valid Texas Standard School Counselor Certification issued by the Texas Education Agency (Required)
A minimum of three years’ high school counseling experience is required
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet use for educational purposes and multimedia presentations
Strong understanding of adolescent development
Crisis intervention and risk assessment skills
Ability to analyze and interpret academic and behavioral data
Effective communication with diverse stakeholders
Organizational and multitasking capacity
Proficiency with student information systems and counseling platforms
Required to work a standard five-day work week
Required to work some nights and weekends for events
Required to work in standard classroom, office, and school conditions
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Frequent sitting, standing, and computer use
Ability to respond to crisis situations calmly
Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations, including those with noise, activity, and inclement conditions

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years of secondary counseling experience preferred
at least one year of counseling in a Catholic school is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver a structured counseling curriculum that supports: 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.
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.
Guide students in developing and monitoring Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs) and postsecondary readiness pathways.
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).
Support the effectiveness of the school counseling program through leadership, collaboration, and program management.
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.