School Counselor

St. Rita School for the Deaf is a Catholic school committed to educating children of all faiths in a Christ-centered and communication-friendly environment. Through personalized instruction and direct communication, the school empowers students to achieve their fullest potential, fostering confidence and preparing them to make meaningful societal contributions. Emphasizing its core values of communication, faith, family, education, and innovation, St. Rita School for the Deaf provides a nurturing space where every individual is honored as unique and valuable. Located in Cincinnati, OH, the school embraces a barrier-free approach to learning tailored to each child's needs.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 positionEmail Resume and Cover Letter to Natalie Marsh, Principal nmarsh@srsdeaf.org