Peninsula Catholic High School seeks a school guidance counselor.
The school counselor’s purpose is to support the administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents of Peninsula Catholic High School in the areas of academic and personal counseling for students in grades 8-12. This is a 12-month position that reports directly to the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
The School Counselor’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting the Principal in development of academic programs
- Implementing all testing (PSAT and AP)
- Coordinating and monitoring all academic records for students
- Providing personal counseling for all students
- Coordinating academic support services with the Resource Teacher
- School counseling budget preparation
- College admissions advising
In addition to specific responsibilities listed, a person in this position handles other tasks as they emerge and performs other duties as assigned.
Professional Qualifications: The School Counselor must demonstrate an understanding of child development and the educational needs of high school students. Other qualifications include: professional oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality, computer skills, strong organizational skills, positive attitude, efficiency, and promptness.
Certification: The Guidance Counselor must be certified or working towards certification/licensure through the Virginia State Department of Education. This certification requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling (K-12).
Please send cover letter, resumé, Diocesan application, and references to:
Peninsula Catholic High School
Attn: Principal
600 Harpersville Rd.
Newport News, VA 23601
[email protected]
Application deadline is July 15, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Our community develops young men and women into spiritually, intellectually, and morally mature citizens, prepared to lead in a global and diverse society, by providing a supportive and disciplined college preparatory environment rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Peninsula Catholic High School, a college preparatory high school in Newport News, serves students of all faith traditions in grades 8-12. Please visit www.peninsulacatholic.org for more information on our dynamic, innovative school.