High School Guidance Counselor

Spiritual Growth

Strives to achieve the philosophy and goals of Catholic education as well as the Mission of the School
Promotes and upholds Gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
Provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society
Works towards the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom, school environment, and the entire school community

Academic Growth

• Advises and coordinates the course of study for each student to secure appropriate placement and/or meet their graduation and college requirements
• Schedules individual meetings with each student to evaluate his/her academic progress
• Provides guidance to students, parents, and staff on request
• Maintains and facilitates communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Provides a variety of resources for academic growth and development
• Coordinates and/or implements all school testing programs
• Interprets and communicates test results for students, parents, and teachers
• Provides students with general information regarding college admission
• Conducts college planning seminars for students and parents
• Communicates to students and parents information regarding financial aid and availability of scholarships
• Communicates to students and parents information regarding educational opportunities beyond the local school community
• Writes recommendations and prepares documentation for college applications
• Affords assistance to students in matching career goals with skills and interests
• Provides opportunities for career exploration

Guidance and Curriculum

• Collaborates with teachers to present guidance curriculum to students in a classroom setting
• Provides speakers, material and resources for guidance presentations

Personal Growth

• Identifies interpersonal skills that will help students understand and respect self and others
• Advocates for the student with parents and school personnel
• Schedules meetings with individual student to evaluate his/her personal growth and progress
• Coordinates and facilitates parent, student, and teacher conferences
• Provides for personal counseling and referral as needed
• Affords assistance to students and parents in developing plans to address behavioral or attendance issues
• Refers students and their parents to community agencies, programs, or specialists as appropriate
• Facilitates any conflicts between interested parties

Professional Growth

• Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications
• Keeps informed of current practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
• Attends Diocesan sponsored in-services
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
• Maintains personal professional development records

Additional Job Functions

• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal or designated supervisor