Guidance Counselor, Part-time - Diocese of Venice : Job Details

Title: Guidance Counselor, Part-Time 20 (2025-2026 School Year) Reports to: Principal Location: St. Mary Academy | Sarasota, FL Overview St. Mary Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice is seeking a part-time Guidance Counselor. The counselor will assist the principal with planning and implementation of a school-based guidance program, compatible with the Catholic faith that will meet the needs of students and the school community. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Job Responsibilities

• Offers Comprehensive school counseling program that meets the needs of students academically, socially/emotionally, and career following the ASCA model.
• Support and supplement the work of classroom teachers with guidance lessons
• Consultation with students, teachers, parents, and administration to ensure student success. • Assist students in developing and maintaining normal growth and developmental patterns of behavior and achievement. • Work with students having learning or behavioral problems based on social/emotional issues. • Give direct assistance to those students having difficulties in the area of learning and adjustment because of social/emotional issues. • Work with new students to help them adjust to their new school environment. • Identify potential problems to offer assistance early on • Assist parents to understand normal growth and development patterns of students and deviations in behavior from normality.
• Make referrals, when necessary, in conjunction with the parents and in consultation with the teachers and principal.
• Provide short term/brief individual or group counseling to students
• Assist in developing academic and/or behavioral plans for students based on their social/emotional needs.
• Assumes other duties as delegated by the Principal

• Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in School Counseling.
• Certification in School Counseling in the State of Florida or eligibility to obtain such licensure
• Possesses a high degree of knowledge in the field of School Counseling and is able to convey standard concepts, practices, and procedures clearly and accurately
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
• Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs
• Undergoing a level II background screening with satisfactory results.