Company Description Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School is a Catholic school open to students of all faiths that provides a career-focused, college-prep education for students with limited economic resources. CRJS emphasizes whole-person formation, including spiritual development grounded in Jesuit values. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is committed to supporting students to and through college, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and networks needed for long-term success.
Role Description This is a full-time role located in Rainier Beach in Seattle, WA. The counselor supports student academic and SEL progress. The counselor collaborates with teachers, administrators, and parents to monitor student well-being, address social-emotional needs, and connect students with appropriate resources. The role also involves maintaining accurate student records, contributing to school-wide initiatives, and promoting the mission and values of Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle.
Responsibilities
- Build Student Support Systems to support the entire community’s effort to Care for the Whole Person
• Build and serve as a member of the Student Success Team on campus and provide support and recommendations for students as needed. Coordinate and support interventions, monitor progress, and respond to emerging student needs.
• Collaborate closely with Dean of Students and Instructional Leadership Team to align student support, behavior, and academic interventions.
• Build out and strengthen the school’s MTSS structures to ensure coordinated, data-informed support for students across tiers.
• Deliver instruction that proactively enhances awareness of mental health; promotes positive, healthy behaviors; and seeks to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues
• Use data to develop and inform the school counseling program and evaluate the program’s impact on the school’s instructional goals.
• Advocate for ethical use of valid and reliable universal screening instruments with concerns for cultural sensitivity and bias
• Attend grade-level meetings to identify student needs, share insights, and align supports across teams.
• Support with Equitable Service Plans through intake meetings with families, collaboration and communication with teachers, and for exams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in student counseling, including social-emotional and academic support for high school students.
- Experience or training in career counseling and college readiness guidance for high school students.
- Knowledge of academic advising practices, including course planning, graduation requirements, and postsecondary pathways.
- Background in education or a related field, with an understanding of secondary school environments and diverse learner needs.
- Relevant degree (e.g., School Counseling, Psychology, Education) and appropriate counseling or teaching certification, as required by state regulations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with students, families, and staff.
- Commitment to educational equity and serving students from limited economic backgrounds; familiarity with Jesuit or faith-based school settings is beneficial.
- Ability to manage confidential information responsibly and use student data to inform counseling and support strategies.
To Apply: Upload resume and references here: Counselor Application or at www.cristoreyseattle.org
