Guidance Counselor
Job Location:
Owensboro, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
5 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Guidance Counselor at the 4-6 Campus. The Guidance Counselor will serve as a resource for teachers students and parents in dealing with emotional behavioral or psychological issues that impact learning and/or the classroom addition to providing counseling for individual students and small groups of students the Guidance Counselor will also plan and teach classroom guidance lessons. The Guidance Counselor may assist with planning student programs community service projects and teacher activities.
The successful candidate must be faith-filled dynamic compassionate energetic and willing to work collaboratively in a positive team environment.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in school counseling or a related field and teaching certificate preferred
- Prefer a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
- Have a passion for working with students
- Self-motivated and able to multitask prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Communicate with students parents and colleagues in a professional and positive manner
- Function as a cooperative productive team member with a Christ-like attitude
- Support and uphold the philosophy and mission of the Catholic Church and the Owensboro Catholic School System
- Respond to immediate student crises and safety concerns of students with confidentiality and intervention strategies
Must pass a criminal background check and complete safe environment training for the Diocese of Owensboro before employment can be granted.