School Counselor

Position Summary

The School Counselor will serve on the school’s Wellness Team, working in close coordination with the other counselors, academic administration, faculty, student’s families, and other supports to address student needs.

The School Counselor will provide preventive and in the moment services for emotional, behavioral, academic, personal, or social concerns. Using a trauma informed lens, the School Counselor will help alleviate the external barriers interfering with student’s learning and wellness, and support students on their path to college and career readiness.

The School Counselor reports to the Director of Student Wellness. It is a full-time, exempt, 12-month administrative position performed on-site at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, located at 1717 W. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19132.

Key Responsibilities

● Manage a caseload of students, to provide individual, as-needed counseling services.

● Collaborate in building a culture of wellness and counseling that addresses topics related to the academic, social, and emotional aspects of students’ lives.

● Attend meetings with the academic administration to discuss at-risk students and collaborate to create intervention plans.

● Assist with accommodations including coordinating testing, reviewing recommendations, and ensuring proper support for current students.

● Supporting Admissions by reviewing incoming student accommodations.

● Supporting graduating seniors with accommodation support in college.

● Serve as a grade-level counselor support contact and attend weekly grade-level meetings.

● Advocate for and develop plans to improve the well-being of students and families based on student’s specific needs or circumstances (i.e. extended absences).

● Respond to crisis situations, such as child abuse, self-harm, or suicidal ideation, and partner with outside agencies to ensure the safety of students and their families.

● Engage in ongoing follow-up with students and families to ensure services have been effective.

● As a member of the Wellness Team seek and provide support to best serve students and work in collaboration with one another.

● Engaging in ongoing professional development, through Cristo Rey’s faculty and staff meetings as well as external training related specifically to the training needs of school counselors.

● Participating in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including attending campus ministry retreats, supporting work study initiatives, and leading student clubs.

● Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, openness to growth, dedication, drive, flexibility, creativity, love, joy, and resilience that are central to the character of our staff. In addition they will meet or exceed the following requirements:

● A genuine and strong commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School.

● Strong interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, parents, and the community.

● Complete Virtus training and pass a background check.

● Bi-Lingual (Spanish) candidates preferred.

Education & Experience

● Masters level degree in school counseling or a related counseling field.

● PA school counselor certification or license preferred.

● Counselors can gain access to clinical supervision hours and/or funding for supervision hours through CRPHS.

Job Application Process:

● Submit one PDF containing the following documents to jointheteam@crphs.org:

o Cover Letter

o Three Professional References

o Resume

About Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize their full potential as they learn to love others, grow in their faiths, and serve the common good. Founded in 2012 and now based in a beautiful campus in the Tioga neighborhood, the school serves over 540 students in grades 9-12 from across the city of Philadelphia as well as Camden.

Cristo Rey Philadelphia offers a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with professional work experience. Each student participates in the Work-Study Program, an integral part of the Cristo Rey model, in which every student works one day a week throughout their four years at the school. Through this unique model, all students earn half the cost of their education by working one day a week through the Work-Study Program.

The school’s goal for every student is not simply high school graduation or college acceptance but college graduation. It is the mission of the faculty and staff to prepare every Cristo Rey Philadelphia student to be successful in college.

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School was founded under the guiding pillars and principles of Believe,

Dream, Lead, and Serve. It is important that our entire community lives by these values every day:

● We Believe in fostering a culture rooted in respect.

● We Dream of growth, with hard work and resilience as our guides.

● We Lead with integrity, knowing that the next one to lead is watching.

● We Serve to affirm our commitment to community.

Who We Are:

● Values-Driven: We educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.

● Growth Opportunities: We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth.

● Invested Students and Engaged Families: Our students’ families seek out our schools for our education, our Work-Study Program, and our values.

● National Community: Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement. There are 40 Cristo Rey schools across the country.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about our mission and want to work with our incredibly talented community to give our students the opportunity they deserve.

Employee Benefits:

● Cristo Rey Philadelphia offers competitive salaries that are based on experience and qualifications

● Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Care Insurance Coverage

● Defined 403b Contribution Plan

● Available Professional Development and Continuing Education funds

● Paid breaks and holidays

● Free Lunch Benefit available daily

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin in its student admission process, faculty and staff hiring practices, educational policies, scholarships, athletics or other school administered programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Religious school
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person