Catholic School (PK-8) Counselor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School (Newport News, VA)

Catholic School (PK-8) Counselor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School (Newport News, VA)

The part-time Catholic School Counselor is a highly skilled professional person who works in close collaboration with the principal so that he/she may effectively give counsel to the students entrusted to his/her care. The important role that a counselor plays should be permeated by a Christ-like orientation which is seen daily in what the counselor says and does in working with students. The purpose of this position is to provide guidance to students in need and to instruct students in healthy and holy ways as they are formed in grades Pre-K – 8. The School Counselor, as a person of prayer, invokes the Good Counselor as he/she promotes the coordination of school activities and resources and communicates between and among home, school and community agencies.

Qualifications necessary in an applicant:

Strong commitment to Catholic education and solid Catholic identity
Bachelor’s degree & VA Counseling License (preferred)
Superior communication skills (written and spoken)
Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and flexibility with needs of school
Hardworking, collaborative team member

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Sister Anna Joseph, O.P., Principal, at [email protected]