High School Counselor, 2026-2027 School Year - Middletown - Bishop Fenwick High School

Description

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Reports To: Principal

Department: Student Services

Location: Bishop Fenwick High School

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Bishop Fenwick High School

Bishop Fenwick High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational, college‑preparatory high school serving the Middletown, Ohio community since 1952. We believe education should inspire, challenge, and empower. Our approach blends strong academics with a vibrant faith tradition, encouraging students to connect knowledge with purpose and action. We aim to graduate young people who are prepared to excel in a complex world and who are motivated to make it better. At the heart of our mission is the formation of students grounded in faith, integrity, compassion, and service.

Position Summary

The student counselor role calls for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our mission‑driven counseling team. As one of three counselors, you will work collaboratively with faculty and administration to help create a safe and healthy environment, foster the growth and development essential for success in high school, and prepare students to thrive beyond graduation. Our counseling model is grounded in the ASCA National Model and supported by student‑to‑counselor ratios are better than recommended standards. This structure is intentionally designed to cultivate meaningful individual relationships with students so they may grow to embody the qualities of faith, compassion, integrity, and service.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to Catholic education, a willingness to work with a talented and motivated student population and faculty colleagues, and the ability adapt to quickly changing student challenges. They must also submit to and pass an FBI/BCI criminal background check and enroll in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Safe Parish program. 

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or higher.
• Ohio School Counseling Licensure (or in the process of obtaining).
• Minimum three years counseling experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Counsels a caseload of freshmen through seniors providing academic, social/emotional and college/career counseling. Students stay with the same counselor through all four years. 
• Communicates and works effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, and families.
• Expertise in graduation requirements, course scheduling, and academic, social/emotional, and college/career counseling through in-person, small group, and classroom guidance modalities.
• Responds to crises using school protocols and appropriate referrals.
• Collaborates closely with all student support teams including academic team, student services team, and intervention assistance team.
• Understands and protects the confidentiality of students.
• Proactively consults with students and with parents/guardians.
• Coordinates the preparation for and administration of standardized testing programs, including the Iowa testing (9^th grade proficiency tests) and the ACT, PSAT and AP.
• Participates in orientation and admissions programs.
• Establishes an open and caring environment which encourages students and parents/guardians to utilize counseling services.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and ethical practice to remain current in the profession.

Desired experience

• Experience with counseling high school students.
• Experience with student information systems, such as Rediker Admin Plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to maintain various records and reports.
• Working knowledge of various educational technologies for tracking and advancing student progress.
• Understanding of state graduation requirements, student records, and transcripts.

Mental/Physical Demands

• Maintains professional composure and avoids inappropriate displays of emotion.
• Sits, stands, bends, stoops, reaches, grabs, pulls, hears, sees, and speaks daily.
• Performs repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
• Monitors students in a variety of locations, including environments with noise, high activity, or inclement weather.
• Performs light lifting (up to 20 lbs.) for tasks such as delivering parcels and setting up for events.
• Interacts regularly with students, parents, faculty, and staff in a school office environment.
• Attend occasional events during evening or weekend hours; flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Bishop Fenwick High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Catholic institution, we reserve the right to consider religious affiliation as a factor in employment decisions, where pertinent to the role and as permitted by law. Employment is a 12-month contract. This job description does not constitute a contract. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted as needed to meet school priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and compliance with Archdiocesan and state regulations. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.