Guidance Counselor

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Plantation, Florida is looking for a full-time School Guidance Counselor for the upcoming 2026-27 school year to assist students with personal, family, educational, and emotional issues and to collaborate with the administration, faculty, staff, and parents to address the students’ needs. The School Counselor performs all the duties and responsibilities of a counselor in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Primary Duties and Functions:

• Maintain confidentiality of information learned in this position as well as deal tactfully with students, personnel, family members, visitors, and the public.
• Collaborate with administration, teachers, parents, and students.
• Analyze complete psychological-educational student evaluations.
• Exercise prudence and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Work a flexible time schedule.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Guidance Counseling or related field required.
• Certification in: Guidance Counseling, School Psychology/School Social Worker, or Florida Department of Health License as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Counselor.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time and to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Supportive and respectful of the missions and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in a Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Principal Young at lyoung@saintgreg.org.

Subject line should read: Guidance Counselor.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy “Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: http://info.flclearinghouse.com/.