Guidance Counselor

Lafayette, IN

St. Boniface

Elementary Guidance Counselor St. Boniface - Part Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a faithful, energetic, and organized educator to teach students in grades 4, 5, 6    There are two homerooms of each class so the counselor would teach 6 classes.  Each class is 40 minutes.  Topics covered:  bullying, self-image, protocol, protection, Diocese Circle of Grace, eating right, taking care of yourself and others - whatever topics are important at this age.  The counselor often meets with small groups of children while they eat lunch to discuss similar matters that might be happening in their family - often separated or divorced parents or a disfunctional family.  

Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols

Special Knowledge/Skills/Attributes: 
Skills: 

• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to build parent and student relationships.
• Ability to collaborate inside and outside of department.

Attributes: 

• Self-motivated learner.
• Possesses a professionally calm and motivationally intense demeanor. 
• Believes in planning and preparation while is also a progressive thinker. 
• Cares about his/her character, co-workers, and students. 
• Reflects a balanced quality lifestyle (spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally), which is evidenced by personal habits. 
• Functions at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment. 
• Exhibits consistency in decision making. 

Performance Keys: 

• Promotion of the Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System
• Student character and faith formation
• Team Culture 
• Student and Personal Development 
• Community Development (internal and external) 
• Perception (Communication and Reputation) 

Our Gospel Values:
This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:

• Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
• Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others. 
• Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
• Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn. 
• Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators. 
• Wellness: We promote the wellbeing of the entire self - body, mind, heart and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
• Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
• Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
• Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.

Details:

• Part time position
• Professional Development

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org/about/workforlcss.