School Counselor

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Clement of Rome Catholic School is seeking a compassionate and student-centered School Counselor to support the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. The School Counselor collaborates with students, parents, faculty, and administration to foster a safe, supportive, and faith-filled learning environment that promotes student success and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the mission of the school.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to identify and address student needs.
• Assist students with conflict resolution, coping skills, decision-making, and personal growth.
• Support students during periods of crisis and provide appropriate referrals to community resources when needed.
• Monitor student progress and maintain confidential counseling records in accordance with school policies and professional standards.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding strategies to support student success and well-being.
• Participate in student support meetings and assist with intervention planning.
• Promote a positive school climate that reflects Catholic values and respect for all individuals.
• Support and uphold the mission, philosophy, and Catholic identity of St. Clement of Rome Catholic School.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field required.
• Valid School Counselor certification or eligibility for certification preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children in an educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, counseling techniques, and student support services.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to supporting students in a faith-based educational environment.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and diocesan Safe Environment requirements.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.