School Counselor - St. Cecilia School & Academy
Position: School Counselor
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: School Counselor / Social Worker
Job Location: St. Cecilia School
Beginning: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: St. Cecilia School & Academy
St. Louis, MO 63111
Telephone: 314-329-5413
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Job Description:
School Counselor / Social Worker (K–8)
St. Cecilia School
Full-time

Position Summary:
The School Counselor / Social Worker supports the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth of students while strengthening family-school partnerships. This role is divided equally between direct student counseling and social work services for families, with a focus on community connections and wraparound supports in alignment with the mission of the Catholic Church.

Key Responsibilities:
Student Counseling (50%)
  • Provide short-term, individual, and small-group counseling to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and spiritual needs.
     
  • Implement developmentally appropriate guidance lessons and interventions to promote positive school culture.
     
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop strategies that support student success.
     
  • Maintain confidential, accurate records of student counseling activities in compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
     
Family Engagement & Social Work Services (50%)
  • Serve as a liaison between home and school, building strong relationships with families.
     
  • Connect families to community resources, social services, and wraparound supports such as housing, healthcare, food assistance, and mental health services.
     
  • Assist families in navigating systems and accessing services that remove barriers to student learning.
     
  • Coordinate with parish ministries, community agencies, and service providers to support holistic family needs.
     
General Duties
  • Uphold the values and mission of the Catholic Church in all interactions and programming.
     
  • Participate in schoolwide events, professional development, and student support team meetings.
     
  • Maintain compliance with all school, Archdiocesan, and state regulations related to student support services.
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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