School Counselor

Regis High School•Ny, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Regis High School, a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City, seeks a School Counselor to support the academic, personal, social, and spiritual growth of approximately 530 gifted young men. This full-time faculty position involves working closely with students, families, faculty, academic advisors, and administrators. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and compassionate educator with a strong understanding of adolescent needs and school culture, effective planning and communication skills, and a commitment to the school's mission. The position begins August 31, with work hours potentially including some evenings and weekends for special school events. The salary is competitive for the New York City area and commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Experience working with adolescents in a school setting
Excellent organization and communication skills
Demonstrated classroom teaching experience
Experience with PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP counseling and college guidance counseling
Familiarity with and understanding of practical uses of technology for instruction
Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work
Successful school counseling experience (middle school, high school, or higher education)

Responsibilities

Committed to advancing the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school.
Serve as a liaison with academic advisors, classroom teachers, and administrators to aid in facilitating the students’ academic, emotional, social, and spiritual development.
Devote energies to teaching and counseling in alignment with school policies.
Schedule one-on-one counseling sessions (at least one per trimester) on issues ranging from family and personal development to academic planning, standardized test interpretation, and general progress and performance.
Accommodate unscheduled one-on-one “drop in” sessions during the school day, as necessary, and be generally available to the students through the school day when not teaching class.
Counselors are expected to be available one day a week until 4:00 PM.
Attend regular school counseling department meetings and collaborate with the college counseling department.
Serve as a member of the Student Services Committee to share and provide input on students in need of additional support.
Maintain regular contact with parents.
Organize meetings with the academic advisors during the school year to discuss student progress.
Identify and assist students in academic difficulty.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date files on students, incorporating notes from individual meetings.
Display competent and current knowledge of therapeutic supports and counseling practices through professional education opportunities.
Perform services around the building, including substitution and proctoring.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Collaborate with the administration in observing the principles and ideals for which Regis stands, and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that shall not bring reproach upon themselves or the institution.
Attend events listed in the school’s Employee Handbook under “Faculty Staff Participation in Key Events,” attend faculty meetings, and participate in other such professional incidental services, in the judgment of the Principal, and as the needs of the school require.
Other job responsibilities as assigned.