Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic,
Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent,
motivated young men of diverse backgrounds and means. Xavier teaches
students to take responsibility for their lives, to lead with integrity, to act justly in
service of others, to pursue excellence in every endeavor and to deepen their
relationship with God. Ultimately, Xavier forms young men who will go forth to
transform the world for God’s greater glory.

Xavier High School seeks a Guidance Counselor for the 2023-2024 school year.
The role of the school counselor is to companion students through their high
school experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and
training as a licensed school guidance counselor and a thorough knowledge of
developments in the counseling field. A strong understanding of adolescence as
well as a commitment to the Jesuit Catholic identity of the institution are also
important.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic counseling for a caseload of students in grades 9-12.
• Provide individual counseling services to students in collaboration with our
  on-campus psychology team.
• Facilitate regular, small-group classes for students in caseload.
• Consult with parents, teachers and administrators regarding special
  concerns and needs of students.
• Collaborate with College Guidance staff on students’ college application
  process.
• Act as a liaison between the student’s family and the school administration
  as needed.
• Serve as a professional resource to teachers about student behavioral
  changes and special needs.
• Refer students when needed to appropriate school and community
  resources after consultation with their parents.
• Participate in, coordinate, or conduct activities that contribute to the
  effective operation of the school.

Position Requirements:

• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with adolescent boys.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the ideals of Jesuit education.
• B.A in School Counseling or related field required, Master’s degree
  preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a secondary school counseling
  environment is preferred.

Application Process:

Please send application materials to Ms. Jean Sherman, Director of Guidance at
shermanj@xavierhs.org

These materials should include:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information of three references (who will only be
  contacted with the expressed permission of the candidate)
  Applications will be reviewed as received.
  For further details or questions, please contact Ms. Jean Sherman at 212-924-7900
  ext. 1627 or shermanj@xavierhs.org

About Xavier High School

Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated young men of diverse backgrounds and means. Xavier teaches students to take responsibility for their lives, to lead with integrity, to act justly in service of others, to pursue excellence in every endeavor and to deepen their relationship with God. Ultimately, Xavier forms young men who will go forth to transform the world for God’s greater glory.

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