Saint Viator High School | Arlington Heights, IL
Saint Viator High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory community, seeks a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor to join our Counseling Department. As an integral member of a collaborative team, the School Counselor spends the majority of their time in direct service to students, supporting their academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary development. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource, fostering vital relationships between students, parents, faculty, and administration to uphold the mission and values of Saint Viator High School.
- Education: Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.Ed.) in School Counseling.
- Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling endorsement (Required).
- Certification: NCC, LPC, or LCPC credentials (Highly Preferred).
- Experience: Previous experience in a high school college-preparatory setting; familiarity with the ASCA National Model and data-informed practices.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Maia Learning (or similar college/career platforms) and Student Information Systems.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, and a strict commitment to student confidentiality.
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to support mental health, well-being, and crisis intervention.
- Empower students to develop resilience, coping skills, and ethical decision-making strategies.
- Identify and mitigate barriers to student success through targeted interventions and referrals to outside providers when necessary.
- Manage course selection, scheduling, and the development of comprehensive four-year academic plans.
- Monitor student progress and collaborate with faculty to implement effective study skills and organizational strategies.
- Interpret standardized testing data (ACT, SAT, PreACT) to guide academic planning and placement.
- Active participation in Student Support/Intervention teams to address diverse learning needs.
- Guide students and families through the college search, application, and financial aid processes.
- Facilitate programming and resources focused on career exploration, vocational interests, and alternative post-secondary pathways.
- Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives and feeder schools to support student transitions.
- Integrated Teamwork: Partner with the Administration, Scanlan Center (Learning Support), Dean’s Office, School Nurse, Campus Ministry, and Athletics.
- Program Development: Assist in the delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum aligned with ASCA standards.
- Community Engagement: Facilitate parent/guardian outreach and educational workshops.
- Faith-Based Commitment: Actively support the Catholic mission and Viatorian identity of the school in all professional interactions.
Skills and Abilities:
- Project a positive image of Saint Viator High School and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Self-starter with a proven record of working independently while also able to work collaboratively with staff, management, and volunteers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort meeting and speaking with a variety of people in a variety of professional and social situations.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse educational environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Working Environment:
- Flexible hours required, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of retreats, meetings, and events.
- Engagement with students, families, and the broader community in a variety of settings.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard; and reach with hands and arms. Moderate lifting is required.
About Saint Viator High School:
Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory community of learning called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women. Guided by the Viatorian mission, all Saint Viator graduates are equipped to discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter.
