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Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA.  We are accepting applications for a full-time high school counselor for the 2024-2025 academic year.  School counselors report to the Director of School and College Counseling, who, in turn, reports to the Principal of the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate frequently with School and College Counseling colleagues and the administrative team to ensure best practices when working with and advising students and parents.
• Provide direct service to students through individual work and small group classes as well as indirect support through collaboration and consultation with colleagues across disciplines – including the administrative team and teachers.
• Support students in meeting their social/emotional and academic goals.
• Connect students and families to a variety of support structures in and out of school, including, but not limited to referrals to therapists, and other critical services.
• Assist in the transition process from both 8th grade to high school and from high school to post-graduate opportunities.
• Work with students and parents to guide them through the college search, application, and selection process.
• Prepare school supporting documents to send to colleges and scholarship organizations in support of student applications.
• Organize and host meetings for students and parents throughout the year, along with other special events.
• Participate in the life of the Ursuline community by serving in school-sponsored service projects, assuming the role of moderator for a student organization, chaperoning field trips, and other off-campus events that support the Ursuline mission.
• Contribute as a full community member by participating constructively in all faculty discussions, meetings, and committees, and be interested in professional and curriculum development.

Ideal Qualities

• Strong understanding of the Ursuline mission
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and desire to participate in a community of learners who are excited to grow and engage in giving and receiving feedback
• Warm, supportive, and welcoming demeanor that allows for rapport building with students, parents, and colleagues
• Strong organizational, written, and communication skills
• Strong technology skills, with prior knowledge of SCOIR, Ravenna, SAT/ACT /AP exam administration preferred
• Flexibility to work as a member of a team
• Master’s degree required with a minimum of three years’ experience

Please submit a resume, statement of interest, educational philosophy, and the names of three references to Regina MacLeod at rmacleod@ursulineacademy.net.   Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.