Guidance Counselor

Owensboro Catholic Schools • Owensboro, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Guidance Counselor at the 4-6 Campus. The Guidance Counselor will serve as a resource for teachers, students, and parents in dealing with emotional, behavioral, or psychological issues that impact learning and/or the classroom environment. In addition to providing counseling for individual students and small groups of students, the Guidance Counselor will also plan and teach classroom guidance lessons. The Guidance Counselor may assist with planning student programs, community service projects, and teacher activities. The successful candidate must be faith-filled, dynamic, compassionate, energetic, and willing to work collaboratively in a positive team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in school counseling or a related field and teaching certificate preferred
• Prefer a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Have a passion for working with students
• Self-motivated and able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional and positive manner
• Function as a cooperative, productive team member with a Christ-like attitude
• Support and uphold the philosophy and mission of the Catholic Church and the Owensboro Catholic School System
• Must pass a criminal background check and complete safe environment training for the Diocese of Owensboro before employment can be granted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for teachers, students, and parents in dealing with emotional, behavioral, or psychological issues that impact learning and/or the classroom environment.
• Provide counseling for individual students and small groups of students.
• Plan and teach classroom guidance lessons.
• Assist with planning student programs, community service projects, and teacher activities.
• Respond to immediate student crises and safety concerns of students with confidentiality and intervention strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level