High School Counselor at Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, WA

Description

WHO WE ARE

Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.

Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

· Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance

· 401(k) employer matching

· Lunch on most school days

JOB SUMMARY

Eastside Catholic is seeking a High School Counselor beginning in August 2026 for the 2026-27 school year. The High School Counselor is a member of the highly collaborative Student Services Department and supports one-third of the upper school community (grades 9-12) with matters pertaining to mental health and academics, including some college advising support. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with students, faculty, parents, guardians, administrators, cross-divisional student-support team and mental health professionals in the community to guide the social and emotional lives of high school students. 
• Lead the course registration process, guiding students as they build appropriate class schedules for various levels of rigor.
• Perform credit checks for incoming and current students to help guide them to timely graduation.
• Support students through small proactive groups that meet weekly and provide resources to help teach current mental health topics in high school
• Write letters of recommendation for seniors.
• Collaborate with team members to develop interventions for individual students and the broader student body.
• Work with students and families to create intervention plans for students in developmental and situational crises.
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Maintain appropriate reports and records on each assigned student and protect each student’s con?dentiality.

Requirements

• Previous school counseling experience, high school preferred
• A commitment to working with all students in a progressive, faith-based school
• A genuine interest in working with high school students and serving their mental health needs
• Knowledge of adolescent development, social-emotional issues of high school students and parenting models, in addition to a variety of counseling models and strategies
• Keen observation and ability to assess the needs of the school community
• Knowledgeable and skilled in addressing issues such as grief, divorce, anxiety, difficulties with self-regulation, depression, learning differences and disabilities
• Familiarity with the available state, county and local services
• Familiarity with test batteries and needs assessments and interpreting the results of both
• Experience with or understanding of Forefront Suicide Prevent Program preferred 
• Effective skills to create positive relationships with students and their families
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• Effective communication and public speaking skills
• A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and belonging
• MA or MS in school counseling or psychology, or LCSW from an accredited college or university required
• Education Staff Associate certificate or equivalent is preferred