High School Counselor

Bishop Noll Institute

Director of Student Services (Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor)

Bishop Noll Institute, Northwest Indiana

9/9/2025

Bishop Noll Institute is a Roman Catholic, college preparatory high school sponsored by the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. It is a comprehensive co‑educational institution with a college preparatory curriculum (Core 40 or Core 40 with Academic Honors).

Principal and Assistant Principal

• Master’s degree in School Counseling
• Valid Indiana Professional Educator’s License in School Services (or willingness to pursue certification in Indiana)
• Completion of a required criminal background check and drug screening
• Training in VIRTUS or an equivalent safe environment program
• Exempt staff position; partial summer coverage expected

• Oversee student service staff and design comprehensive mental wellness program for the school
• Provide a safe, non‑judgmental environment for students to voice personal concerns and worries
• Manage a designated student caseload based on alphabet split or grade‑level needs
• Utilize excellent communication and organization skills to manage counseling projects, deadlines, and activities throughout the school year
• Stay informed of Indiana diploma requirements for the Core 40/Core 40 with Academic Honors curriculum
• Attend at least one annual professional development workshop or seminar to bring current academic or psychosocial topics to the counseling team
• Develop positive one‑on‑one relationships with students, learning their names, college goals, career objectives, and advocacy needs
• Help students develop academic plans in line with their skills, talents, and strengths for course scheduling
• Work closely with seniors to send college transcript requests electronically via Naviance
• Maintain confidentiality of students with diagnosed or confidential psychosocial issues and documentation
• Facilitate crisis intervention, prevention programs, and support groups as needed
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators about behavioral and academic concerns
• Implement student and parent presentations or training sessions on educational resources by grade level
• Attend administrative meetings as part of the administrative team
• Assist school administrators and educators in planning school‑related programs and events
• Collaborate with Learning Specialist, School Nurse, and other supportive staff on special and health needs of students
• Analyze student performance to provide guidance and identify potential problems
• Offer a “College Financial Aid Night” for junior and senior families, providing scholarship resources and FAFSA information
• Collaborate with administration on scheduling and courses offered through the student database system
• Assist the Director of Enrollment Management with course scheduling for incoming freshmen and transfer students
• Participate in and help with the annual college fair
• Administer student testing (PSAT, ISTEP, ECA, AP) in collaboration with the Assistant Principal

Interested applicants may submit a letter of interest and resume to Principal Lorenza Pastrick at lpastrick.