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School Counselor

@ Saint Viator High School
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Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
$49k-$96k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:providing counseling, advising students, planning postsecondary
Requirements Summary:Master's in School Counseling and valid Illinois PEL with School Counseling endorsement required; NCC/LPC/LCPC preferred. Experience in high-school college-preparatory settings, ASCA Model familiarity, Maia Learning and SIS proficiency, strong interpersonal and clinical judgment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Maia Learning, Student Information Systems, ASCA National Model
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Job Description

 

School Counselor (1.0 FTE)

Saint Viator High School | Arlington Heights, IL

Position Overview

Saint Viator High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory community, seeks a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor to join our Counseling Department. As an integral member of a collaborative team, the School Counselor spends the majority of their time in direct service to students, supporting their academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary development. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource, fostering vital relationships between students, parents, faculty, and administration to uphold the mission and values of Saint Viator High School.

 

Qualifications

  • Education: Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.Ed.) in School Counseling.
  • Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling endorsement (Required).
  • Certification: NCC, LPC, or LCPC credentials (Highly Preferred).
  • Experience: Previous experience in a high school college-preparatory setting; familiarity with the ASCA National Model and data-informed practices.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Maia Learning (or similar college/career platforms) and Student Information Systems.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, and a strict commitment to student confidentiality.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Social & Emotional Development

  • Provide individual and small-group counseling to support mental health, well-being, and crisis intervention.
  • Empower students to develop resilience, coping skills, and ethical decision-making strategies.
  • Identify and mitigate barriers to student success through targeted interventions and referrals to outside providers when necessary.

2. Academic Advising & Support

  • Manage course selection, scheduling, and the development of comprehensive four-year academic plans.
  • Monitor student progress and collaborate with faculty to implement effective study skills and organizational strategies.
  • Interpret standardized testing data (ACT, SAT, PreACT) to guide academic planning and placement.
  • Active participation in Student Support/Intervention teams to address diverse learning needs.

3. Post-Secondary & Career Planning

  • Guide students and families through the college search, application, and financial aid processes.
  • Facilitate programming and resources focused on career exploration, vocational interests, and alternative post-secondary pathways.
  • Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives and feeder schools to support student transitions.

4. Collaborative Leadership & Mission

  • Integrated Teamwork: Partner with the Administration, Scanlan Center (Learning Support), Dean’s Office, School Nurse, Campus Ministry, and Athletics.
  • Program Development: Assist in the delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum aligned with ASCA standards.
  • Community Engagement: Facilitate parent/guardian outreach and educational workshops.
  • Faith-Based Commitment: Actively support the Catholic mission and Viatorian identity of the school in all professional interactions.