Alliance for Catholic Education
School Mission and Description
Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.
The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history, 13 decades of graduates, and 1 purpose to educate young men and women in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property, tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill, Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education, but also do the necessary work to form compassionate, resilient, and service-driven men and women for others. As a Catholic, Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891, our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.
Purpose:
Jesuit education, also known as Ignatian education, is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor, moral and ethical development, and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students, and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds. The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded, values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.
Seattle Prep seeks a full-time School Counselor, beginning August 2025.
About the Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at Seattle Prep is rooted in our mission that each person is sacred and we are created to serve others in community. The Counseling Center is comprised of School Counselors and College Advisors that work as a team to address the academic, social/emotional and post-high school planning needs of each unique individual in our community. The team works closely with teachers, parents and administrators, but its primary goal is to develop a trusting relationship with Prep students in order to best advocate for them and support their goals.
Essential Functions
• Provide students with counseling in both individualized and group settings to ensure academic and social/emotional progress as well as the completion of graduation requirements
• Facilitate group counseling for select topics (grief, stress-management, etc.)
• Lead ongoing, systemic activities designed to assist students in meeting academic/personal goals
• Proactively collaborate with parents, teachers, college advisors and members of the Learning Resource Center to support students with student accommodation plans
• Coordinate with faculty and parents to address any performance and/or behavioral concerns and facilitate appropriate interventions
• Utilize data to determine the effectiveness of the school counseling program and counseling interventions and to guide future actions
• Deliver lessons to help students attain academic, career and personal/social competencies and collaborate with departments to implement programs (ex. Forefront Suicide Prevention, One Love)
• Advise students regarding course selection, registration, appeals, and class changes
• Coordinate with College Advisors to ensure best possible post-secondary outcomes for students and families, including but not limited to course selection and special academic concerns
• Collaborate as a member of a Student Intervention Team to discuss early intervention strategies that support academic, mental, emotional, and social intervention supports
• Participate in the planning and presenting to faculty/staff for professional development
• Engage fully in the life of the school: this includes supervision of students, participation in meetings, retreats, professional development, and all school masses and assemblies
• Contribute to at least one other area of school life, which will be determined for this position based on background, interest, and school need
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field, and a minimum of two years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with parents, teachers and administrators
• Excellent organization, collaboration, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making
• Commitment to Prep’s mission and values, especially as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Supportive of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit high school and formation of the whole person
• Willing participation in the co-curricular and Campus Ministry aspects of the school
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
• All employees must complete a criminal history background check and safe environment training upon hire and every 3 years
Preferred Qualifications
• A Master's Degree and certification in a mental health related field (e.g. MSW, LMHC)
• WA State ESA certification as a school counselor
• Experience with student and parent programming and informational sessions
• Experience with Jesuit, Catholic education
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $66,343 - $118,560 annually. Salary is determined based on skills and qualifications.
Our outstanding benefits package includes an allowance of $19,800 annually (pro-rated for part-time employment) that may be applied to benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and flexible spending account. Employees who do not elect insurance may choose to receive the benefits allowance as supplemental pay. Our 403b program includes up to a 7.5% employer contribution when employee match considerations are met. Tuition remission, generous time off, sick leave, and a school-sponsored medical leave program are also significant parts of our benefits package.
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter online: https://www.seaprep.org/about-prep/employment
Seattle Preparatory School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school administered programs.