Bosco Catholic School System is seeking a student-centered, organized, and relationship-driven School Counselor to support students in their academic, college, career, and personal development. This position plays a key role in helping students successfully navigate high school while building a strong foundation for future success through college, career, and life readiness planning.

Bosco Catholic School System is committed to fostering academic excellence while nurturing students’ spiritual, moral, and personal growth in a Christ-centered environment.

Position Summary:

The School Counselor serves as a consistent source of support and guidance for students as they work toward their future goals. This role focuses heavily on college and career readiness, academic planning, student support, and collaboration with staff and families to ensure students are prepared for postsecondary success.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, collaborative, and committed to supporting students in a faith-centered school environment.

Responsibilities:

College & Career Readiness

- Lead postsecondary planning efforts for high school students

- Support students in developing clear and realistic plans for college, trades, military, or workforce pathways

- Coordinate communication related to college applications, scholarships, and FAFSA completion

- Build and maintain relationships with community and educational partners such as Hawkeye Community College and the Waterloo Career Center

- Coordinate student participation in dual enrollment and career center programming

- Ensure students are properly enrolled, scheduled, and supported in postsecondary opportunities

Testing & Academic Planning

- Coordinate registration and logistics for assessments including ACT, Accuplacer, and AP testing

- Support student course selection aligned to graduation requirements and future goals

- Collaborate with administration and staff on scheduling and academic pathways

- Monitor graduation requirements and student progress toward completion

Academic Monitoring & Student Support

- Monitor student progress toward graduation and postsecondary readiness

- Identify students who may be at risk academically or socially and collaborate with MTSS/SST teams

- Assist in coordinating interventions and support plans with school staff

- Provide short-term, solution-focused support for students related to school success

- Assist students with organization, goal setting, problem-solving, and future planning

K–12 Counseling & Student Development Opportunities

- Collaborate with K–8 staff and support systems to strengthen schoolwide student development initiatives

- Support student transitions between grade levels and buildings

- Assist with preventative and developmental student support opportunities

- Build positive relationships with younger students through classroom presence, small groups, or schoolwide initiatives

- Help strengthen long-term college, career, and life readiness beginning at earlier grade levels

Collaboration & Communication

- Collaborate with teachers, administration, support staff, and families to support student success

- Participate in team discussions regarding student needs and next steps

- Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff regarding student progress and planning

- Keep administration informed of situations impacting student success or safety

- Participate as part of a coordinated team response during crisis or high-need situations

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Education, or related field

- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education

- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families

- Practicing Catholic preferred, but not required

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in School Counseling or related field preferred

- Valid Iowa School Counselor license/certification (or ability to obtain) preferred

- Previous experience in school counseling or student support services

- Experience with college and career readiness programming

- Familiarity with dual enrollment, FAFSA, scholarships, and postsecondary planning

- Knowledge of MTSS/SST processes and student intervention systems

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and education

- Benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development opportunities

- Supportive, faith-centered school community

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Assistant Principal Hannah Corbin hcorbin@boscocatholic.org 319-296-1692 with questions or to apply.

Position open until filled.