School Counselor

The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg•Safety Harbor, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor is a professional member of Espiritu Santo Catholic School who assists the Principal in the integration of school-based school counseling services for the school community. The School Counselor's position is rooted in our faith in God and the mission of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Espiritu Santo Catholic School and the Florida Department of Education. Espiritu Santo Catholic School provides a comprehensive school counseling program designed to meet the individual needs of students in every grade. Individual and whole group counseling techniques are used in conjunction with conferences with parents, faculty, and appropriate agencies to promote optimal conditions for personal growth of the individual students. Parents and students are encouraged to contact the school counselor when educational, personal, or social difficulty arise at home or at school and is interfering with the student's ability to work to his/her potential.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of successful, effective school counseling experience
Compassionate with the ability to integrate the Catholic faith into counseling students and parents
Mental Health Knowledge
Guidance and Counseling K-12 certification
ESOL Endorsement
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.