High School Counselor

Bishop McNamara High School • Forestville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bishop McNamara High School is seeking a High School Counselor to join their Counseling Department for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves assisting and guiding students in their personal, social, emotional, spiritual, academic, and college and career development. The counselor will work with an assigned grade-level, collaborate with colleagues and families, and play an essential role in fulfilling the school's mission to educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition. The school's vision is to develop empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, transforming the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
• School Counseling related license(s) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well, and to positively represent the organization and its mission.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, as well as Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and the community for student success.
• Provide comprehensive understanding of the college admissions processes.
• Offer student academic planning and goal setting.
• Identify student issues, needs, and challenges.
• Help students apply academic achievement strategies.
• Conduct counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards.
• Refer students for long-term support.

What This Job Offers

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