School Counselor

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.