High School Counselor at JSerra Catholic High School
About the Employer
JSerra Catholic High School provides students in grades 9 through 12 with an individualized education in a faith-based, character-building setting. Its focus is on academic excellence and personal formation in virtue integrated with the traditions and beliefs of the Catholic Church. Prayer and worship serve an important role during each day. From daily Mass before school to weekly all-school Mass each Wednesday, from numerous student retreats to frequent staff spiritual development, JSerra offers a warmly ecumenical approach and welcomes students and families of all faith
Job Summary
Job Summary
JSerra Catholic High School is seeking an exceptional School Counselor for the 2022-2023 school year. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the school counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, college, career, personal, and social development for all students and enjoys working high school-aged students and their families. Responsibilities • Provides academic and college planning support for 9 – 12th grade students and their families • Advises students with course selection as it pertains to student interests, goals, and ability • Assists students and their families to successfully navigate the college admissions process • Analyzes transcripts and assists with academic planning to ensure successful completion of graduation requirements • Monitors students’ academic progress, graduation requirements, and follows up with summer school needs • Writes letters of recommendation for scholarship and college applications • Meets with assigned students and identifies, monitors, and intervenes with students who, due to academic, discipline, or personal problems, are at risk of failure • Consults, collaborates, and communicates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs • Serves as an advocate for students when meeting with academic committees • Attends open houses, registration nights, weekly counseling meetings, staff development trainings and weekly meetings, and other activities as required by administration • Attends to administrative assignments or responsibilities specified by the Director of College Counseling Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, leadership, and administration • Have an in-depth knowledge of curriculum as it pertains to
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HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online: https://www.jserra.org/about/employment
Interested candidates are asked to first reflect on the Core Beliefs (link: https://www.jserra.org/about/core-beliefs) of JSerra prior to applying for a position. If after prayerful consideration an applicant believes he or she can support and embrace the foundational principals of JSerra, an email should be sent to employment@jserra.org that contains:
• Cover letter indicating position of interest
• Current resume
• Completed & signed Employment Application: www.jserra.org/employmentapp
• Essay – Provide a maximum one-page typed response to the following:
“Having reflected on JSerra’s Core Beliefs which articulate our core identity as a Catholic Religious organization, name ways in which JSerra’s values align with your own personal values, and then explain in what specific ways you anticipate supporting and advancing our school’s mission”.
For teaching and counseling positions, applicants must also provide:
• Letters of recommendation from current (preferred) or previous supervisors (minimum of two)
• College transcripts
Comments and Other Information
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online: https://www.jserra.org/about/employment
Interested candidates are asked to first reflect on the Core Beliefs (link: https://www.jserra.org/about/core-beliefs) of JSerra prior to applying for a position. If after prayerful consideration an applicant believes he or she can support and embrace the foundational principals of JSerra, an email should be sent to employment@jserra.org that contains:
• Cover letter indicating position of interest
• Current resume
• Completed & signed Employment Application: www.jserra.org/employmentapp
• Essay – Provide a maximum one-page typed response to the following:
“Having reflected on JSerra’s Core Beliefs which articulate our core identity as a Catholic Religious organization, name ways in which JSerra’s values align with your own personal values, and then explain in what specific ways you anticipate supporting and advancing our school’s mission”.
For teaching and counseling positions, applicants must also provide:
• Letters of recommendation from current (preferred) or previous supervisors (minimum of two)
• College transcripts