School Counselor Our Lady Star of the Sea School Solomons Maryland

Solomons, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The School Counselor will work with students and parents to provide academic personal and spiritual guidance in accord with the principles and moral philosophy of the Catholic Church.

Under direction provides a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling to assist students in academic achievement as well as personal and social development. Acts as consultant in this regard to school staff parents and school community members.

Provides school-based counseling services such as small group or individual sessions for students personal social and academic concerns. restricted to their respective license or certification
Deliver instruction that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues
Consults with parents and staff to appraise student needs behaviors social issues and interests to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options
Plans and coordinates classroom group guidance sessions on appropriate social skills mental health awareness team building and problem solving
Uses appropriate counseling strategies to establish relationships with colleagues students parents and the school community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
Creates referrals to outside professionals for students needing additional support
Provides proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the diversity of programs and services to help students achieve school success

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to Archdiocesan schools as well as school-based policies and expectations
Knowledge of growth and development stages of children
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff students and parents
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups
Ability to establish good relationships with different types of individuals and groups
Excellent organizational skills
Can complete Virtus training prior to entering ADW schools

Education and Experience

Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
Masters Degree in counseling social work guidance counseling or equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to appointment
possess a valid and current Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia board issued license in social work OR
- a National Board of Certified Counselors certification in social work OR
- a valid and current certification from the Department of Education in Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia in school counseling
Knowledge of best practices in pedagogical techniques
Experience in a school setting

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:

The School Counselor will work with students and parents to provide academic personal and spiritual guidance in accord with the principles and moral philosophy of the Catholic Church.Under direction provides a comprehensive program of guidance and counseling to assist students in academic achievemen...

The School Counselor will work with students and parents to provide academic personal and spiritual guidance in accord with the principles and moral philosophy of the Catholic Church.

Provides school-based counseling services such as small group or individual sessions for students personal social and academic concerns. restricted to their respective license or certification
Deliver instruction that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues
Consults with parents and staff to appraise student needs behaviors social issues and interests to discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options
Plans and coordinates classroom group guidance sessions on appropriate social skills mental health awareness team building and problem solving
Uses appropriate counseling strategies to establish relationships with colleagues students parents and the school community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
Creates referrals to outside professionals for students needing additional support
Provides proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the diversity of programs and services to help students achieve school success

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to Archdiocesan schools as well as school-based policies and expectations
Knowledge of growth and development stages of children
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff students and parents
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups
Ability to establish good relationships with different types of individuals and groups
Excellent organizational skills
Can complete Virtus training prior to entering ADW schools

Education and Experience

Practicing Catholic (preferably but not required)
Masters Degree in counseling social work guidance counseling or equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to appointment
possess a valid and current Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia board issued license in social work OR
- a National Board of Certified Counselors certification in social work OR
- a valid and current certification from the Department of Education in Maryland Virginia or the District of Columbia in school counseling
Knowledge of best practices in pedagogical techniques
Experience in a school setting

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: