Roncalli High School Counselor

JOB SUMMARY
Position Description:
This is a full-time school counselor position. The desired candidate is somebody who addresses students in a holistic manner and completes responsibilities as contracted, assists with the Catholic/Christian formation of students and actively participates in the faculty community. The individual hired for this position also will be expected to recognize and promote the philosophy of Roncalli Catholic Schools, and support the Catholic commitment to education. Ideal candidates should demonstrate commitment to faith, academics and service while being strong role models. Candidates also will promote a positive, charitable spirit and nurture the school environment.

Counseling Responsibilities:

Provide individual/small group counseling

Support and consult with parents, staff and administration

Develop, implement and/or coordinate programs (i.e. peer mediation, etc.)

In-service staff on school counseling program and procedures

Facilitate developmental guidance programs

Participate in planning to meet student educational, emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs

Act as liaison between school and community resources

Build master schedule

Coordinate and supervise independent study classes with building principal

Coordinate Youth Apprenticeship (YA) responsibilities and program with the CESA #7 YA coordinator

Professional Responsibilities:

Cooperate with the principal in fulfilling professional responsibilities

Continue professional growth

Maintain current certification

Read and agree to follow policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook

Grade Level/Curricular Activities:

Perform other duties as determined by the administrator within the parameters of the aforementioned responsibilities

Christian Commitment:

Role model and witness to a Christian lifestyle

Motivate through good example, meaningful prayer and liturgical experiences

Promote a positive, charitable spirit and nurture a Christian environment with the school community

Work openly, creatively, and cooperatively with the principal and staff

Take pride in group accomplishments by willingly initiating and contributing to them

Challenge the students to use their God-given talents

Remain calm under pressure, never displaying unjust anger, animosity or lack of consideration

Interact with the families by promoting Christian education of students

Qualifications:

Minimum of a masters degree in counseling

Current Wisconsin DPI Certification 96

Submission to legal background check