K-8 Counselor-Manhattan Catholic School

The certified application can be found at https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/employment and sent to Mike Hubka, MCS Principal, at mhubka@manhattancatholicschools.org, along with any questions.

Manhattan Catholic Schools

K-8 School Counselor

Reports to MCS Principal

Proper state licensure is required for this position.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·         Coordinate with teachers, administrators, and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.

·         Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally, in school.

·         Develop a variety of special programs and classes (e.g. group and teamwork, leadership, bullying, coping with divorce or death, social skills) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from elementary to middle school or help with life and academic skills.

·         Serve on the MCS Crisis Team.

·         Monitor students` progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. lesson plans, quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

·         Present information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

·         Schedule student classes on a variety of topics for the purpose of helping students academically, socially, and emotionally reach success in school and life. 

·         Use the Friendzy curriculum in leading SEL activities.

·         Oversee the OLWEUS anti-bullying program in the building.

·         Work with students in stages of career interest and planning, including use of the Xello program.

·         Serve as the Junior High Student Council sponsor.

·         Incorporate positive relationship building opportunities with students into the school day, for example drop-off, lunchroom, hallways, recess, and pick-up.


Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina Schools