School Counselor

Overview

St. Xavier High School, founded in 1831 and the oldest high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an all-male Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). With an enrollment of about 1400 young men from 3 states and more than 100 grade schools, St. Xavier takes pride in having educated more than 21,000 living alumni in the Jesuit tradition.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to Catholic education and willingness to work with a talented and motivated student population and faculty colleagues. The successful St. Xavier employee is dedicated to developing the whole person in academics, religious growth, and commitment to others.

• Minimum of MA/MS degree in School Counseling
• Ohio School Counseling Licensure required
• Minimum three years’ successful high school counseling experience

• Counsels a caseload of freshman through seniors, monitoring academic progress and intervening when students are at risk
• Communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and families
• Expertise in academic and personal counseling, small group facilitation, course scheduling, and graduation requirements
• Respond to crises using school protocols and appropriate referrals
• Collaborate closely with all student support teams
• Engage in ongoing professional development and ethical practice
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong individual and group counseling skills; active listening, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students and families
• Effective collaboration with students, parents, faculty, and staff to support student growth and decision making; clear written and verbal communication
• Work closely with administration, teachers, the School Psychologist, and school-based therapists
• Awareness of diverse backgrounds and ability to provide inclusive, culturally responsive support
• Adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Final date to receive applications:
Monday 2/23/26