High School Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

School Counselor

REPORTS TO: Director of School Counseling

SCHEDULE: Ten-Month Staff

POSITION SUMMARY: A graduate of an approved counselor education program, the School Counselor guides students through a comprehensive counseling program addressing each student’s academic, career, and personal/social development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

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  Collaborate with fellow counselors to plan, deliver, and evaluate counseling services and the school’s overall counseling program.
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  Coordinate the two-day freshman orientation program.

• Schedule and lead individual meetings with caseload students.
• Support the Big Sister Program, a peer-mentoring club with monthly meetings and events throughout the year.
• Guide students through problem-solving and conflict resolution.
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  Administer career-planning assessments to students in grades 9–12.
• Meet individually with students to plan course selection.
• Partner with school administration to plan mental health and wellness events for students and parents.
• Support students facing academic or mental health challenges.
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  Refer students to outside practitioners and serve as liaison with therapists, psychiatrists, and agencies to coordinate care.
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  Partner with advisors and teachers to address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Develop support plans that help students with learning differences achieve academic success.

COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and flexibility to adapt to a shifting daily schedule.
• Proficiency with SCOIR and Microsoft Office platforms.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence and strong ethical and professional judgment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to turn ideas into action.

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SPECIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an accredited program in school counseling or a closely related field required. State licensure or certification preferred; two years of relevant experience preferred.

The statements herein are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and competencies required to perform the job and may change as determined by the needs of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require sitting, walking, standing, and lifting.

If interested, please send cover letter and resume to careers@gmahs.org.

This position closes on September 11, 2026.