The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Our mission:
The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent school founded and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In a faith community of exceptional love, the Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who, in pursuing their highest academic potential, engage in critical thinking, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a Certified High School Counselor for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position commencing in August of 2024.

The counselor reports to the High School Principal and Guidance Department Chair and is an integral part of an 8-person team offering a comprehensive program that includes academic support and social-emotional counseling. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree/ Masters preferred
2. School Guidance or school psychologist certification through the State of Florida
3. Ability to work collaboratively on a team with humility, patience, and a sense of humor.
4. Support the mission and goals of the Sisters of the Holy Names and the initiatives set forth by the AHN Board of Trustees.

Desirable Experience:
1. Previous counseling experience in a high school setting.

Position Responsibilities:
Counseling:
1. Assists students with clarifying academic, social/personal, and spiritual development.
2. Provides a variety of intervention formats (individual, small, and large group) to assist students in the development of skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, values clarification, self-awareness, tolerance, career planning, and a positive mental attitude.
3. Provides ongoing counseling for students when deemed urgent and productive.
4. Provides resources to parents/guardians in a variety of situations to promote/enhance student development.

System Support:
1. Assists in the development and implementation of Student Support Plans regarding social/emotional needs.
2. Works in conjunction with other School Counselors and College Counselors throughout the year to provide emotional and academic assistance to students.
3. Work with the administration on disciplinary issues that require emotional support.

Communication & Consultation:
1. Communicate with classroom teachers to assess the developmental needs of the students.
2. Adapt professional consultation to meet the needs of the parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers and/or administration.
3. Provides information to the school community about the school-based school counseling services/activities in a variety of formats.
4. Maintains active/supportive communication with the administration.
5. Coordinates professional consults and facilitates collaboration with professional service providers in order to enhance the student’s learning in the school environment.
6. Addresses issues that are potentially detrimental to student functioning in a timely manner with the administration.

Professionalism:
1. Develop and maintain collaborative professional relationships with community service providers in order to enhance the students’ learning in the school environment.
2. Is available for the duration of crisis intervention within the Catholic school community.
3. Participate in activities that develop/strengthen the understanding of the Catholic Faith.
4. Maintains affiliation with professional counseling organizations.
5. Maintains continuing education credits in accordance with the respective certification.
6. Attends professional development opportunities (sponsored by counseling professional organizations, local educational agencies and the Office of Catholic Schools and/or Centers of the Diocese of St. Petersburg).
7. Adheres to all Federal & State Laws for reporting child abuse (verbal, emotional, sexual, and/or physical), neglect and/or endangerment.
8. Adheres to all school procedures for reporting child abuse (verbal, emotional, sexual, and/or physical), neglect and/or endangerment.
9. Adheres to the Safe Environment Policies of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
10. Adheres to the Diocesan and State of Florida Code of Ethics.
11. Possesses the ability to recognize, appreciate, and serve cultural differences and the special needs of children and families.
12. Possesses the ability to develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
13. Possesses the ability to advocate and exhibit leadership in advancing the concerns of the student.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies tuition-assistance programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin, and gives to all students rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. Following its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.