JOB TITLE: Personal/Academic Middle School Counselor Long-Term Sub
DEPARTMENT: Counseling
REPORTS TO: Director of Personal/Academic Counseling
DATE: August 1, 2025
SUMMARY
Marist School, a co-educational, college-preparatory, Catholic school, seeks a faith-driven, experienced school leader to serve as a long-term substitute for the 7th and 8th grade-level Personal/Academic Counselor. The approximate dates are August 1 – December 31, 2025.
MISSION
The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Marist School seeks to foster a community of inclusion that respects the dignity of the individual in the areas of age, gender, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation. This obligation to build a community of inclusion is based on Sacred Scripture, the Teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit and traditions of the Society of Mary. All members of the Marist School community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and respect for diversity
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS
- Experience providing individual and small group counseling, guidance lessons and parent education.
- Ability to provide support and leadership to staff in delivering a comprehensive guidance program.
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving.
- Assisting students in developing goals and strategies to meet their full potential based on the mission of Marist School.
- Assisting students in acquiring knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills that promote healthy relationships and academic achievement.
- Creating positive relationships with students that foster personal growth and service to others.
- Coordinating with faculty to provide instructional classroom activities that will support the values and mission of the school.
- Maintaining a positive culture to support student achievement and personal growth.
- Conducting seminars and/or providing educational information to parents that facilitate the home/school partnership.
- Participating in the Student Services and Student Support Team committees which work to develop school-wide and individual interventions based on identified student needs.
- Serve as a homeroom advisor and grade-level coordinator of our Marist Advisory program.
- Providing crisis counseling when needed.
- Adhering to legal and ethical guidelines and professional standards of the profession.
- Collaborate to create wellness programming for the school community.
- Participating in the activities of the school, including Masses, school assemblies, pep rallies, and other events where supervision is expected.
RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
Specific abuse risk management standards are summarized as follows.
- Adhere to boundaries with students.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job-specific abuse management responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
A master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university is preferred along with experience working effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Additional time is required beyond a normal workday or week for evening and some weekend meetings and gatherings. Transcripts and references must be submitted during the application process. A background check and drug screen are part of the hiring process.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The employee is expected to adhere to all employer policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to employer policies. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
