St. Joseph Catholic School in Wauwatosa is seeking a School Counselor to support the mission of the school by promoting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students in grades 4K through 8th.  The School Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and administration to foster a safe, caring, faith-filled learning environment where every child is recognized as a unique gift from God. This is part-time position (3-days a week).

Essential Responsibilities

Classroom Guidance

• Plan and teach a weekly guidance lesson for each class from 4K through 8th grade.
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate lessons that promote social-emotional learning, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, decision-making, digital citizenship, personal safety, and character development.
• Integrate Catholic values and Gospel teachings into classroom guidance lessons when appropriate.

Student Counseling

• Provide short-term individual counseling to students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.
• Facilitate small-group counseling based on student needs, including topics such as friendship skills, grief, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, executive functioning, and social skills.
• Identify students who may benefit from additional support and collaborate with families regarding referrals to community resources when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records while upholding professional ethics and student confidentiality.

Collaboration

• Partner with teachers, parents, and school administration to support student success and well-being.
• Participate in student support meetings and assist in developing intervention plans.
• Consult with faculty regarding classroom strategies that promote students' social-emotional growth.
• Support school crisis response efforts as needed.

Student Leadership and School Climate

• Develop and facilitate student groups that foster leadership, service, belonging, and positive peer relationships.
• Promote a welcoming, respectful, and Christ-centered school culture.
• Encourage students to demonstrate kindness, compassion, responsibility, and respect in their daily interactions.

Student Supervision

• Provide recess supervision one day each week for primary and intermediate grade students.
• Promote positive social interactions and assist students in resolving peer conflicts using restorative and developmentally appropriate practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Wisconsin school counselor license or eligibility for licensure preferred.
• Experience working with elementary and middle school students.
• Knowledge of child development and social-emotional learning.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to supporting the mission, philosophy, and values of Catholic education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Catholic or faith-based school setting.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, or willingness to support and uphold the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Experience developing social-emotional learning curriculum and student support programs.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, faculty, and parish community members.

Application Process

Interested candidates should email a resume and credentials to Principal Bryanna Van Vreede at [email protected]