Full Time School Counselor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dearborn, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Mission Statement: Divine Child Elementary is a parish school dedicated to instilling Catholic values and achieving academic excellence.
Job Summary: Divine Child Elementary School is seeking a compassionate faith-filled and student-centered individual to serve as the full-time Elementary School Counselor with a primary focus on supporting students in grades 68. The School Counselor promotes the academic social emotional and spiritual well-being of students while collaborating closely with parents teachers administration and parish community members. The ideal candidate fosters a safe supportive and Christ-centered environment that encourages students to grow in confidence resilience responsibility and faith.
Employees of Divine Child Elementary School support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission vision and core beliefs of Divine Child Elementary School. They act as witnesses to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ and they support and adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of Detroit.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide individual and small-group counseling support for students particularly those in grades 68
Assist students in developing healthy social emotional organizational and decision-making skills
Support students through academic behavioral social and family-related challenges
Collaborate with teachers and administration to identify and support students academic and emotional needs
Monitor student academic progress manage academic intervention efforts and support summer school enrollment
Coordinate service delivery in partnership with the Instructional Support team
Communicate regularly with parents regarding student concerns progress and support plans
Coordinate referrals to outside counseling or support services when appropriate
Assist with crisis response and student support during emergencies or difficult situations Facilitate classroom guidance lessons and programs focused on character development mental wellness conflict resolution digital citizenship and Catholic values
Support students during key transitional periods including the transition into and through Jr. High
Coordinate Jr. High student leadership peer support or mentoring opportunities as appropriate
Assist Jr. High students and families with high school readiness and transition planning Maintain accurate counseling records and documentation in accordance with school policies and confidentiality standards
Participate in student support meetings parent conferences and faculty collaboration meetings
Support and uphold school discipline policies with a restorative and student-centered approach
Collaborate with parish and school leadership to promote a positive and faith-filled school culture
Maintain professional boundaries confidentiality and ethical counseling standards
Support the schools mission by modeling Catholic values
Perform all other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in School Counseling Counseling Social Work or related field
Valid school counseling license/certification
Prior counseling experience in an elementary or middle school setting
Strong understanding of child and adolescent social-emotional development
Willingness to support the mission of Divine Child Catholic Schools and Catholic education
Ability to build trusting relationships with students parents faculty and staff
Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion
Experience with student support plans behavioral interventions and crisis response preferred
Proficiency in Google Workspace Microsoft Office and student information systems
Physical Demands: The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting standing and walking for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and by phone
Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve materials
Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching
The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Work Environment: This position is centered in an Indoor school office environment in a team-centered office. There is a constant need for multitasking and demand to flexibly support interruptions and unexpected situations.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter resume and a list of references to Mrs. Renee Crumrine
Divine Child Elementary School is an equal opportunity employer that makes decisions regarding employment based on merit qualifications and abilities without regards to race color national origin or any other protected status.
