Guidance Counselor: Cleveland Central Catholic

Cleveland Central Catholic

Catholic Education - Cleveland, Ohio

Diocese of Cleveland

Office of Catholic Education

Position Announcement: Guidance Counselor

Cleveland Central Catholic High School

6550 Baxter Ave

Cleveland, OH 44105

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world's largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, for more information about our Diocese's mission, persons, and ministries.

The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each School can deliver strong, positive, vibrant Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.

Cleveland Central Catholic High School:

Founded in 1969, Cleveland Central Catholic High School is a diocesan-owned, co-educational, comprehensive high school with a focus on college and career readiness, committed to leading young adults to Christ in an environment where they are learning to lead and preparing to serve. With a population of 430 students in grades nine through twelve, Cleveland Central Catholic High School provides young women and men with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.

Position Overview:

The primary function of the Guidance Counselor is to work with students, families, teachers, and administration in implementing the guidance program for Cleveland Central Catholic High School. The program includes but is not limited to counseling students in the areas of academics, career, and social-emotional domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a program to support student learning.
• In collaboration with parents/guardians, assist students as they develop academic and future goals.
• Assist teachers in identifying students who need additional academic supports.
• Plan interventions, accommodations and modifications to maximize the likelihood of student success.
• Implement and monitor academic and/or behavioral interventions.
• Provide mediation for behavioral change.
• Arranges and participates in parent/student/faculty conferences.
• Coordinate and implement testing programs and interprets test results to students, parents, and staff.
• Monitor student records and provide information for college transcript and post high school student applications.
• Coordinate off-campus college visits and schedule on-campus visits of college admissions officers.
• Coordinate and disseminate information regarding graduation requirements, course descriptions, and course selection.
• Conduct orientation programs for new students and transition programs for students who are graduating.
• Assist with crisis intervention.
• Assist students with social-emotional issues and offer referral options to outside counseling.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff concerning student achievement and other needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her delegate.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Catholic teachings, values, and formation of students in Catholic schools. Ability to support the mission and values of the Catholic Church and align speech and behaviors with Catholic teachings and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in student services, education, administration, other relevant degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in guidance office functions or other relevant division.
• Excellent written and verbal communication knowledge and skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft or Google docs, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Demonstrated success in meeting deadlines on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment. Preferred but not required: bilingual in Spanish.
• Reliable transportation for travel throughout Cuyahoga County and surrounding counties as needed.
• Availability and ability to perform responsibilities during the day as well as nights and weekends as required.
• Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.

Application Process:

Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocesan Employment Application to Sr. Allison Marie at [email protected]. In the subject line, please enter: Cleveland Central Catholic High School Guidance Counselor.

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