What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidance Counselor - Tampa Catholic High School position at The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg?
Tampa Catholic High School is seeking a Guidance Counselor. The School Guidance Counselor reports directly to the Director of Guidance. The start date for this position will be August 1, 2024.
Guidance Counselor Professional Requirements: To be considered for this position, the successful candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholics in good standing, have a have a M.A. or M.S. degree in Counselor Education and/or other counseling-related field and have a valid state-issued certificate and/or license.
Job Description: The duties and responsibilities of the School Guidance Counselor include:
- Individual counseling sessions to assist and encourage the students personal and educational development and the planning of personal and academic goals.
- Academic course planning, including course selection and revision to course schedules when needed.
- Review of student academic cumulative records by monitoring Tampa Catholic graduation requirements and reviewing college and scholarship requirements.
- Preparation of standardized testing, reviewing score reports, and future test planning suggestions.
- Analyze student data to determine academic growth and identify areas of needed support.
- Implementation of the comprehensive school counseling program utilizing programs like Naviance, Rediker, Bright Futures and Canvas.
- Assist students with registration for enhancement or remediation classes.
- Provide access to college advising and scholarship planning services.
- Compile relevant data to present at Parent Information Nights.
- Review applications for admission when appropriate.
- Review all transfer student records for completeness and accuracy.
- Serve as a member of the Admissions committee.
- Serve as a member of the probation committee.
- Serve as a member of the Disciplinary committee when necessary.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Guidance, Assistant Principals or Principal. #TCHS24
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.
