Certified Middle School Counselor

The Middle School Counselor is a collaborative, communicative and flexible partner dedicated to advocate and support students at Monte Cassino. The counselor works with all members of the Monte Cassino community in facilitating students’ social, emotional and academic needs. Please send resumes to Janou Farrell at jfarrell@montecassino.org.

Title: Certified School Counselor
Department: Middle School

Reports to: BLDG Principal / Head of School
FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Employee Traits and Job Responsibilities:

The Counselor is supportive/collaborative (60-70%)

-Provides individual student academic and social emotional support.

-Teaches monthly classroom lessons based on developmentally appropriate material

-Provides short term/problem solving counseling

-Provides referrals for long-term support

-Collaborates with families/teachers/administrators for student success

-Advocates for students when extra support is needed

-Plan and coordinate grade level retreats (sometimes overnight)

-Uphold the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association

The Counselor is communicative (20-25%)

-Assists parents in their understanding the social emotional needs of their child

-Communicate with team members, teachers and parents regularly

-Bridge communication among school divisions/buildings and grade levels

-Contribute ideas and impressions at team and faculty meetings

-Present or lead professional develop groups about social emotional wellness

-Complete required paperwork documenting student strengths, weaknesses, and progress

The Counselor is flexible and responsive (5-10%)

-Assists the Head of School and Principal/Dean of Students in implementing innovative initiatives on campus

-Participates in REACH’s annual parent meeting

-Attends regular professional development

-Attends REACH team meetings in addition to faculty and all school meetings

-Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook

Competency & Evaluation Standards:

To perform the job successfully and individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem-Solving
• Confidentiality
• Leadership
• Safety and Security Awareness
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Innovation

Minimum Job Qualifications/ Education:

-Master’s degree in School Counseling or Counseling.

Working conditions/environmental exposures:

-Will require mobility as the employee will be travelling across campus

Working relationships:

-Employee must regard confidentiality and privacy as a high priority.

About Monte Cassino School

At Monte Cassino School, we focus on developing the mind, spirit, body and heart of each student so that we are able to send forth young persons of poise, confidence and integrity, thus making it a top private Catholic school in Tulsa. As an independent, Benedictine Catholic school, Monte Cassino's teachers, parents and students work together to educate each student as a child of God, in innovative ways that challenge the mind, grow the heart and nurture the spirit. Built on a legacy of excellence, Monte Cassino School aspires to be among the best Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 schools in our nation, preparing students as scholars and forming lives rooted in faith, service, and community.

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