The Upper School Counselor at Carrollton is responsible for collaborating with counselors across grades M–12 and for overseeing a comprehensive, developmentally responsive school counseling program. The counselor actively coordinates appropriate counseling services to ensure a seamless, mission-aligned program that reflects the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria, including, but not limited to, developmental curriculum, parent education, faculty and staff support, and academic advising.

Under the direct leadership of the Director of Student Support Services and in collaboration with the Upper School Head, the Associate Upper School Head, the Student Support Services team, and school administration, the Upper School Counselor will champion the holistic well-being of every student in her care.

Essential duties and responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart network schools as articulated in the school mission.
• Providing individual student counseling for students in grades 10–12, offering developmental, preventive, remedial, and responsive support.
• Leading small group counseling with a focus on healthy communication, conflict resolution, and social-emotional skill development.
• Designing and implementing counselor-led SEL curriculum in small groups, in collaboration and consultation with other counselors, advisors, teachers, and administrators as needed.
• Maintaining a referral list of outside counselors, psychologists, and testing services, and consulting with these professionals as appropriate to support students comprehensively.
• Coordinating individual student planning to assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans, in consultation and collaboration with the Upper School Head, Student Support Services Team, and faculty.
• Collaborating with Academic Advisors and College Counselors to foster student achievement and success, including consultation regarding individual learning profiles, accommodations, and students’ strengths and challenges.
• Supporting the Upper School administration, the Director of R.I.S.E., academic advisors, educators, and parents regarding psychoeducational evaluations and accommodations as needed.
• Collaborating with the Dean of Students to plan for proactive and responsive guidance opportunities through Upper School assemblies and class meetings.
• Providing proactive and responsive faculty education in consultation and collaboration with the Dean of Teaching and Learning regarding relevant developmental topics and student issues.
• Consulting and collaborating with Upper School administration, educators, and parents in all areas pertaining to a developmentally sound school program.
• Assuming teaching duties as needed.
• Facilitating parent education opportunities in which school counselors discuss relevant developmental topics as a resource to parents and the broader school community.
• Ensuring that counseling services are accessible and available to all students; respond to referrals from parents, educators, and administrators as needed.
• Participating in faculty meetings, liturgies, chapels, retreats, school assemblies, and special events, including Back-to-School Night, admissions showcases, and a minimum of 2 overnight student trips per year.
• Utilizing school data and program feedback to evaluate the impact of the counseling program and drive continuous improvement.
• Participating in reflective, self-directed, ongoing professional development. 
• Performing other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience in school counseling at the secondary level preferred
• At least three to five years of experience in counseling or a related field is preferred
• Intercultural competency and a commitment to supporting social justice, inclusion, and diversity as articulated in the Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Enthusiasm for counseling students of all abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated success with effective use of technology

Interested candidates should submit an employment application through Employment Opportunities - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.

About Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

Since 1800, when St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart and lay Sacred Heart educators have carried out her imperative of educational excellence. Today, the Network of Sacred Heart schools is an association of 25 Catholic schools across the United States and Canada and nearly 150 schools internationally. Independent yet united in spirit and purpose, the international community of Schools of the Sacred Heart believes in educating the whole child and preparing her to live fully and wisely. At the core of the Sacred Heart education, the Goals and Criteria are the principles that express the intentions and hopes of our 200-year tradition.

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