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St. Joan Antida High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

High School Counselor

Job description

Contract: 11 Month
Supervisor: Principal

Purpose: Support the Principal in designing and implementing a holistic counseling program for all students. The school counselor will work collaboratively with other student services team members to plan, organize and deliver the school’s comprehensive school counseling program including curriculum, responsive services, and system support, as well as facilitate its delivery. The school counselor will help students with the evolution of their educational, occupational and lifetime goals. The school counselor is a tireless student advocate, and a team collaborator who facilitates and works to remove systematic barriers to student success.

This job would be a great fit if:

• You think of your work as a calling and not just a job.

• You hold space in your heart for the mission and values of SJA.

• You are invested in providing growth opportunities for young women.

• You come to work ready to have fun, laugh, and grow with a strong team

Our History
Founded in faith, sponsored by Sisters. St. Joan Antida High School (SJA), sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida, was founded in 1954 and acts a successful springboard for more than 4,000 young women. SJA provides a student-centered, college and career-ready education to young women in grades 9-12. We are a Catholic, values-based organization with an educational model focused on academic quality, personalized attention, and leadership development.

Our Mission
We engage. We embrace. We empower.

Simply, we are driven by a calling to serve young women seeking a spiritually enriching, supportive, and challenging educational experience that helps them find their voice and become leaders. It is our job to make sure that our students are well-prepared for a successful future that strengthens their relationship to their local and global communities. We know these young women can change the world.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Academic Support
• Provides individual academic counseling for all students
• Serves as an advisor to students
• Meets with faculty and parents as needed to facilitate academic success for all students
• Coordinates all testing programs
• Gathers student data and conducts appropriate analysis
• Develops support plans for students
• Social Emotional Support
• Provides assistance and/or input in conducting socio-development studies, and referrals for evaluations to Milwaukee public School Special Education Services
• Develops professional relationships with and makes appropriate referrals to professionals outside the school building
• Assists in development of school-wide social emotional programming for students
• College and Career planning
• Assists students in their pursuit of plans and preparation for post-secondary education
• Coordinates ACT preparation program for juniors
• Oversees program that provides college readiness experiences for all grade levels
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree is required
• Valid Wisconsin DPI Certification in Secondary Counseling (or other state equivalent)
• Proficiency in using MS Office software, basic information databases and college and career readiness platforms
• Ability to maintain confidential, disciplinary, and attendance data.
• Detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects within specific timeframes with varying deadlines.
• Experience in counseling, or administration of a secondary school preferred.
• Experience in trauma-informed care
• Demonstrated experience with students/families and staff in a diverse secondary school
• Good written and oral communication skills

For All Employees:

• Support and commit to the mission and vision of SJA.
• Contribute to discussions and ideas impacting the learning environment at SJA while maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Collaborate and communicate in an appropriate, timely, professional manner.
• Establish and model behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.
• Model the importance of lifelong learning through a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Develop, nurture, and maintain relationships that promote respect and success for all.
• Know, serve, and live in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic faith.
• Abide by all policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Demonstrate stewardship in the use of material and financial resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as well as attend early morning meetings outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
• Assist with other administrative duties in school operations as needed.
• Must be able to tolerate noise.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have correctable hearing and sight.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work with all common office equipment.

Application Process:

To apply for the position of School Counselor, please submit your resume and cover letter to Rene Howard-Paez, president of SJA, at rhowardpaez@saintjoanantida.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

St. Joan Antida High School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, responsibilities, or other job functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Physical Setting:

• Private school
• Religious school
• School

 

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

 

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

 

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Required)

 

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Work Location: In person