Upper School Academic Counselor

Description School Mission and Description Saint Monica Preparatory is a coeducational, Catholic TK-12th grade school in the heart of Santa Monica, CA. The parish school is a ministry of the vibrant St. Monica Catholic Community located seven blocks from the ocean. SMPREP animates its three central pillars - inquisitive in scholarship, courageous in action and anchored in solidarity - in the context of a loving, faithful community with an unwavering dedication to forming the whole student. Saint Monica Preparatory is accepting resumes for a full-time Academic Counselor supporting students in grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities Conducting one-on-one meetings with parents and students to develop a 4-year academic / social-emotional plan, discuss college and career goals and select classes each year. Monitoring students' academic progress throughout the year and creating student success plans unique to each student's emerging needs. Facilitating student group sessions to address academic and social issues that may hinder progress, such as study skills, stress management, executive function issues, social problems, such as social media, transition to high school, or grade-to-grade. Serving as a grade-level Advisory and sitting on the Lead Advisory Planning Team. Guiding Naviance workshops to help students navigate the college and career search process. Familiarity with SIS and SMS systems, such as Schoology Learning Management System and PowerSchool, for student scheduling and advising. Collaborating effectively with the school's administration, faculty, and staff in all aspects of the counseling process.

Requirements Qualifications Minimum requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Experience working in a school environment. Desirable qualifications include a PPS credential in school counseling. In addition to the above, the preferred requirements are: Experience in college/academic counseling at the high school level. A creative approeach to student advising Exposure to four-year universities Certification in college counseling Strong technical skills Familiarity with digital programs for college and career (e.g., Naviance) Knowledge and commitment to Catholic education Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.​ Salary Range $55,000 - $100,241 Salary commensurate with education and experience. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, and all employees are enrolled in pension benefits from the time of employment. Application Process Please send the following to searchcommittee@smprep.org (

Attention:

Dr. Zyer Beaty): A cover letter addressing your high school academic counseling background A complete resume Only complete applications will be considered. Wage Range The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.