School Counselor - Holy Rosary, Seattle
About The Position
Holy Rosary School (Seattle) is seeking a school counselor to join their faculty beginning in September, 2026. This dynamic STEM plus Catholic school in West Seattle serves students from preschool to 8th grade. The school counselor will collaborate with homeroom teachers and administration to support students and facilitate curriculum implementation, aiming to promote emotionally safe classrooms. Responsibilities may include meeting with students individually and facilitating student social groups during lunch or recess. The overarching goal is to foster a safe learning environment and promote the social-emotional development of each student.
Requirements
- WA State ESA certification as a school counselor preferred; other professional certification (i.e. MSW, LMHC) will be considered
- Experience working with the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary and middle school age students and parents in a school setting
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with parents, teachers and administrators
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
- Experience with student and parent programming and informational sessions
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Strong communication, organization, and collaborative skills
- Knowledge of social-emotional curriculum and frameworks including Second Step and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) or similar programs
- The ability to develop collaborative working relationships with parents and staff
- The ability to conduct classroom presentations, meetings, and counseling sessions.
- Be a practicing Catholic or be willing and able to support the mission of Catholic education
Responsibilities
- Provide students with counseling in both individualized and group settings to ensure academic and emotional progress
- Work with faculty and parents to address any performance and/or behavioral concerns and facilitate appropriate interventions
- Deliver developmentally-appropriate structured classroom lessons periodically that support academic achievement, social/emotional learning, conflict resolution, and self-management to help students attain personal/social competencies
- Utilize data to determine the effectiveness of the school counseling program and counseling interventions and to guide future actions
- Support student development and engagement at recess, in accordance with counseling duties
- Refer children needing additional screening or support to appropriate outside agencies or resources
- Support schoolwide initiatives related to positive school climate, attendance, student well-being, and social-emotional learning
- Serve as a leader in identifying systemic barriers and implementing strategies to improve student access and achievement
- Facilitate small-group counseling related to social skills, emotional regulation, grief, friendship, attendance, self-esteem, and other student needs
- Maintain accurate records while safeguarding student confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge of best practices in school counseling
- Conduct risk assessments and crisis response interventions as needed, following district policies and professional ethical standards
Benefits
- Two medical plan options
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Pension
- 403(b)
- HSA
- FSA
- Generous sick leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options for teachers in the first 5 years of their careers (based on availability)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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