Guidance Counselor

Diocese of Venice in FloridaSarasota, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Saint Martha Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice is seeking a Guidance Counselor. The counselor will assist the principal with planning and implementation of a school-based guidance program, compatible with the Catholic faith that will meet the needs of students and the school community.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in School Counseling.
  • Certification in School Counseling in the State of Florida or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
  • Possesses a high degree of knowledge in the field of School Counseling and is able to convey standard concepts, practices, and procedures clearly and accurately.
  • Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
  • Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
  • Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs.
  • Undergoing a level II background screening with satisfactory results.
  • State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.

Responsibilities

  • Offers Comprehensive school counseling program that meets the needs of students academically, socially/emotionally, and career following the ASCA model.
  • Support and supplement the work of classroom teachers with guidance lessons
  • Consultation with students, teachers, parents, and administration to ensure student success.
  • Assist students in developing and maintaining normal growth and developmental patterns of behavior and achievement.
  • Work with students having learning or behavioral problems based on social/emotional issues.
  • Give direct assistance to those students having difficulties in the area of learning and adjustment because of social/emotional issues.
  • Work with new students to help them adjust to their new school environment.
  • Identify potential problems to offer assistance early on
  • Assist parents to understand normal growth and development patterns of students and deviations in behavior from normality.
  • Make referrals, when necessary, in conjunction with the parents and in consultation with the teachers and principal.
  • Provide short term/brief individual or group counseling to students
  • Assist in developing academic and/or behavioral plans for students based on their social/emotional needs.
  • Assumes other duties as delegated by the Principal.
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