Piro Program Assistant Director & School Counselor at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
About the Employer
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic, co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco, California. We provide academically rigorous, vibrant learning grounded in social justice and emerging / 21st century pedagogy. Our entire community is committed to cultivating each student's unique talents and passions, providing myriad opportunities for students to discern and realize their individual intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and spiritual potential. SHC is a San Francisco Archdiocesan High School that is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Job Summary
Job Summary
As an inclusive Catholic community of faith, we respect and support the development of students, faculty, and staff. We foster a sense of belonging that is grounded in our mission and carried out through our Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational traditions. Through these efforts, we prepare students as future leaders to live out our credo, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.” POSITION OVERVIEW The Piro Program Assistant Director works with the Director of the Piro Program to prepare first-generation, low-income students for college matriculation. The Assistant Director serves as the School Counselor for Piro Scholars and, in that capacity, is supported by and supervised by the Chairperson of the Counseling and Advising Department in their school counseling duties. The Director and Assistant Director support current and prospective students in the Piro Scholar Program, as well as their families and young alumni, to ensure that students’ academic, social, and personal needs are met, and to coach them as they develop the skills and confidence to navigate higher education. The Piro Program Assistant Director is a full-time, eleven-month, on-campus position. The administration and coordination of year-round programming make up approximately 40% of the position, and school counseling makes up the other 60%. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES Model Lasallian/Vincentian charisms; Support SHC’s mission, philosophy and Integral Student Outcomes; As Piro Program Coordination and Piro Program Assistant to Director Provide direct academic and personal support for students, primarily served by the Piro Program; Meet regularly with the Director of the Piro Program to plan and implement a comprehensive program, annual calendar, and program policies for the program; Collaborate with internal and external support services to facilitate academic, social, and personal success for students... SEE FULL DESCRIPTION,APPLICATION LINK
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Masters in School Counseling, School Counseling (or equivalent); Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or equivalent); Experience working with high school students in an educational setting; Demonstrated relational, organizational, collaboration/communication skills.
Desired Qualifications Experience as a school counselor; Fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese; Experience in a Catholic school; The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Certifications and/or Licensure Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or equivalent). Current CPR and First Aid Certification required and must remain updated Education and/or Experience: Masters in School Counseling (or equivalent)
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Masters in School Counseling, School Counseling (or equivalent); Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or equivalent); Experience working with high school students in an educational setting; Demonstrated relational, organizational, collaboration/communication skills.
Desired Qualifications Experience as a school counselor; Fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese; Experience in a Catholic school; The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Certifications and/or Licensure Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or equivalent). Current CPR and First Aid Certification required and must remain updated Education and/or Experience: Masters in School Counseling (or equivalent)
Comments and Other Information
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel, as well as communicate. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to move around both campuses. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SHC is an equal opportunity employer
Comments and Other Information
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel, as well as communicate. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to move around both campuses. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SHC is an equal opportunity employer
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/26/2026
Contact
Carrie Booth
415-775-6626 674
415-775-6626 674
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$73,866 - $116,037 Annually
$73,866 - $116,037 Annually
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time