School Counselor (OH) St. Rita’s School for the Deaf
Seeking a School counselor who is passionate and student-centered to join our team beginning July 1, 2026 who is ready to inspire, advocate and create a lasting impact. This is more than a job, it is an opportunity to empower students from preschool through high school to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and as they prepare for life beyond graduation in a mission-driven, language-rich community where communication access, belonging, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide individual and group counseling for academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs
• Support college and career readiness from early awareness through postsecondary planning
• Conduct monthly SEL lessons
• Assist with transition and graduation pathways, and ACT/SAT planning
• Coordinate state testing and academic progress monitoring
• Partner with families, staff, and community agencies to support student growth
• Participate in IEPs, student support teams, and school-wide wellness initiatives
• Promote student voice, leadership, service learning, and resilience
• Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging school climate for all learners
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in School Counseling
• Valid ODEW certification/licensure (or eligibility)
• Fluency in ASL required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and students with diverse language needs
• Strong collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting students in academic, emotional, and postsecondary success preferred
WAGE AND BENEFITS: Competitive based on educational background and years of experience. The benefits package includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan options, 15 paid sick/personal days per school year, 10 paid federal holidays, and paid time off aligned with the school calendar. Employees also receive paid professional development opportunities and licensure support.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week (flexible) may include some evenings or weekends, 10 -month position