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High School Counselor - College & 12th Grade

10 days ago

Honolulu

Job Description Job Summary: Sacred Hearts Academy is a Catholic, college‑preparatory school dedicated to educating and empowering girls and young women to become compassionate leaders in their communities and the world. Reporting directly to the Upper School Principal, the College Counselor plays a critical leadership role in guiding students through the college preparation, application, and transition process, with primary responsibility for senior‑year college counseling and continued support of juniors engaged in early college planning. This position focuses predominantly on students entering the college admissions process, with an emphasis on Grade 12 counseling and strategic guidance for Grade 11 students as they begin college exploration. The counselor brings demonstrated experience in college counseling and provides comprehensive, individualized advising to students and families throughout all phases of the college journey, including college research, application strategy, timelines, decision‑making, and postsecondary transition. The role also supports students’ academic planning and social‑emotional well‑being as they prepare for life beyond high school. Responsibilities include delivering grade‑level college counseling lessons, leading parent workshops, interpreting academic and standardized testing data, and ensuring students meet graduation requirements and postsecondary goals. The counselor collaborates closely with faculty and administrators to advocate for students, coordinate supports, and maintain a cohesive college counseling program. As the lead college counselor, this role ensures students are well prepared for a confident, successful transition to college and beyond while upholding the mission and values of Sacred Hearts Academy. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Education, Psychology or related field (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university), • One year of school Counseling/College Counseling experience at the high school level – OR- an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for this requirement., • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), • Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work outside normal business hours, if necessary., • Must be able to understand, read/ write in English to follow basic instructions, and take direction from supervisors and colleagues., • Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with Virtus/Safe Environment policy., • Able to work all required shifts and possible extended hours., • Ability to implement faith-based curriculum consistent with the Academy’s Catholic mission., • Master’s degree in School Counseling, Education, Psychology or related field (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university), • Three years of school counseling experience at the high school level., • Three years of college counseling or postsecondary advising., • Demonstrated expertise in student development, counseling methodologies, and best practices in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral guidance., • Working familiarity with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results., • Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively meet deadlines and communicate sensitively with students, parents, administrators, and staff., • Comprehensive understanding of counseling principles and techniques, enabling the development and implementation of tailored guidance curriculum for students at various developmental stages., • Knowledge of age-appropriate instructional methods for assigned grade levels., • Ability to support and motivate students towards achieving their personalized educational goals., • Skill in differentiating and personalizing instruction to meet diverse student needs., • Proficiency in managing both small and large student groups across different grade levels., • Effective communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators., • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in multi-aged environments., • Strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, multitasking capabilities, and sound judgment., • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality., • Capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing excellent time and stress management skills., • Demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential information., • Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes., • Have Empathy, cultural responsiveness, and student-centered approach. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: • Counseling (70%), • Provides comprehensive academic, social‑emotional, and college counseling to students in Grades 11–12, with particular focus on senior‑year milestones and postsecondary planning., • Builds strong, supportive relationships with students and remains accessible to ensure individualized guidance throughout the college preparation and decision‑making process., • Delivers individualized academic and postsecondary planning for students and families, including course selection, graduation requirements, college readiness, and transition planning., • Supports students through key components of the college exploration, application, and decision process, including college research, application timelines, personal statements, and related requirements., • Facilitates grade‑level guidance lessons and workshops in small‑group and classroom settings addressing college readiness, social‑emotional development, and important academic and school milestones., • Designs and facilitates parent workshops and informational sessions related to college planning, senior‑year expectations, and postsecondary transitions., • Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and relevant support personnel regarding student academic progress, educational planning, and accommodations., • Reviews and interprets standardized testing data with students and families to support academic growth and college planning., • Assists in organizing and administering standardized testing programs, and communicates results to appropriate stakeholders., • Identifies students who may benefit from targeted or intensive interventions and coordinates support services with behavioral health specialists and external agencies as appropriate., • Participates in parent‑teacher conferences and interdisciplinary meetings to advocate for students and support their academic and postsecondary goals., • Provides exposure to a wide range of postsecondary options, including four‑year colleges and universities, gap‑year programs, and other pathways aligned with students’ interests and goals. 2. School Activities (20%) • Responsible for attending all masses and faculty events such as in-service training sessions, retreats, assemblies, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, Faith Formation, etc..Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events, such as Baccalaureate Mass, Commencement, Open House, admissions testing, parent events and supervision of Academy-sponsored student events such as dances, Freshman Mother/Daughter Banquet, Sophomore Father/Daughter; Junior Prom, Senior Prom, Senior Ohana Luncheon, Academy Uncorked, and performances. 3. Performs other related duties as assigned (10%) • Serves as a lead representative of the school in certain capacities (e.g., college visits, conferences, workshops, off-campus meetings), • Actively participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned

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