Ursuline Academy of Dallas- Student Counselor Position Description

Student Counseling Department Philosophy  

The Ursuline Academy Student Counseling Department’s mission is to encourage students to develop their potential to the highest possible level with social/emotional support and academic support. The department strives to create an environment for students, parents, and faculty that encourages a welcome, trusting, and inclusive environment where student’s needs are respected and confidentially observed.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Provide social/emotional and academic counseling for students
• Consult with parents/guardians and faculty regarding social/emotional well-being of students
• Consult with parents/guardians and faculty regarding student academic progress
• Consistently document all interactions regarding student well-being and/or academic progress
• Consult and coordinate services with outside mental health professionals regarding a student’s therapeutic needs
• Assess the mental health needs of students, including the risk of self-injurious behavior and suicidal ideation, and provide necessary referrals
• Collaborate with the Learning Specialist to support accommodations for students with learning differences and/or mental health diagnosis
• Collaborate with the Director of Community and Inclusion to support an inclusive school environment
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills related to student well-being, inclusivity, and current adolescent issues

Key Accountabilities

• Provide appropriate information to school personnel related to plans of action for students with identified social/emotional and/or academic needs
• Collaborate with the Dean of Academics and Dean of Students to address the social/emotional and academic needs of students
• Develop and present parent and student programs focused on wellbeing

Ideal Qualities

• Strong understanding and support of the Ursuline Mission
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Flexibility to adapt daily schedule to the dynamic needs of a school environment
• Enthusiasm for working with students, parents, and the school community
• Preferred licensure in counseling/psychology
• Masters or above in psychology/counseling field

In addition to classroom responsibilities, full-time counselors at Ursuline Academy serve as advisors, actively participate in non-academic student activities such as moderating clubs, chaperoning events, and student supervision, and enthusiastically pursue professional development opportunities as they join a Catholic, independent school culture.

Counseling experience in a Catholic and/or independent school and/or all girls’ environment is strongly preferred.

Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters. The mission of Ursuline Academy is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.

Contact: Interested applicants should download the Employment Application, Background Check, and Pre-Employment Affidavit forms from www.ursulinedallas.org/about/careers. Email the completed forms along with a resume, letters of reference, cover letter and transcripts of undergraduate or graduate work to employment@ursulinedallas.org.

About Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women, with enrollment of approximately 860 in grades 9-12. The Academy is the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, and in 2024 it will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary. With a distinguished tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and service, Ursuline educates young women for leadership in a global society. At Ursuline, we aspire for students to meet problems and possibilities with creativity, ingenuity, responsibility, and compassion. As they learn, our students acquire broadly applicable skills and competencies that they can apply flexibly to any challenge. The commitment to the full development of every girl runs deep at Ursuline, through programs that embrace the cherished and timeless core values of an Ursuline education. Ursuline Academy of Dallas is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and holds membership in a number of other professional organizations including the National Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, National Catholic Education Association, OneSchoolhouse, Texas Associa...tion of Private and Parochial Schools, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Secondary Schools Admission Test Board, and Ursuline Educational Network

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