Counselor

Prince of Peace (POP) is a Catholic school that educates students beginning at the age of 3 through 8th grade. Prince of Peace Catholic School is devoted to instilling strong Catholic values, fostering a life of faith and servant leadership, providing a challenging academic environment, and inspiring each student to shine to the fullest extent of his or her God-given potential.

Location: Prince of Peace Catholic School, Plano, Texas

Position Summary: School Counselor (2026-2027)

The School Counselor fulfills the mission of Prince of Peace Catholic School by assisting the faculty and administration in the development of a guidance program and counseling students in areas of social/emotional and academic domains.  The School Counselor provides personal, social, and behavioral guidance to all students on campus. The School Counselor is a member of the leadership team. This position reports to and is evaluated by the principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Prepares and implements the guidance program for students
• Meets with students individually or in small groups and assists with social/emotional issues and offers referral options for outside counseling
• Communicates with parents as necessary regarding students’ social and emotional health and/or issues
• Works with school faculty and staff to develop plans for maintaining the well-being of individual students and of the student population as a whole
• Teaches weekly guidance classes based on virtue education and Character Strong program
• Facilitates and serves as a faculty resource for Virtue Base Restorative Discipline
• Coordinates relevant outside speakers for students, teachers, and parents
• Assists in coordinating 6^th-8^th grade House events and activities
• Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Coordinates with faculty and staff concerning student achievement and other needs
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school and diocesan policies
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Continues personal professional development through association membership in professional and diocesan organizations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Effectiveness in organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative, ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Knowledge of human development and adolescent issues
• Able to respond to crises effectively
• Skill in job-appropriate technology

Reporting to the principal, the School Counselor should:

• Support the school’s mission and be active in the life and culture of the school and parish community
• Represent POP at community functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Prince of Peace Catholic School and the Diocese of Dallas
• Initiate or develop other programs relative to the job description
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by the president/principal

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policies of the Diocese of Dallas and Prince of Peace Catholic School.

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Counseling or master’s degree in School Psychology or Social Work with courses included or added that address theories and methods in counseling, developmental psychology, and child development.
• Must meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED
• Preferred minimum 3 years’ experience in education, school counseling field or related area.

We are open to learning more about your unique background that may contribute to meaningful alternatives to the above qualifications.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and competitive with local schools. Benefit package included.

FLSA Status (Fair Labor Standards Act): Exempt

Work Status: Full Time

Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Submit Letter of interest and current resume, including significant accomplishments to:

Ms. Evan Ray, Communications Coordinator ([email protected])