School Counselor Job Overview: The school counselor should have good communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills that are anchored in strong Christian principles. The counselor should work well with students and their parents to provide support for the health and well-being of the family. To ensure the academic success of the students, the school counselor should work on assessments and progress monitoring instruments for the students from K- 12th grades. School Counselor Responsibilities: • Be approachable - practices empathic listening to the needs of faculty, students and parents • Conduct individual Christian counseling and pro-social skills group sessions having at its foundational Christian principles • Mediates conflict resolution • Advise and implement with the teachers and individual academic plans for students having academic issues • Coordinate and facilitate norm and/or criterion- referenced exams for admission purposes, and for the development an individual educational plan for success • Provide supportive counseling to increase student motivation and to strive for excellence • Establish and maintain relationships within the churches and school communities to encourage collaboration, meaningful and relevant support the school • Address crisis issues in the school and provide referrals to the appropriate agencies for students to surmount their challenges • Develop and implement methods for students to mentor students primarily through a Peer Counseling Program • Assist seniors in their transition into the adult world by helping with college applications, completing scholarship applications, and involvement in life-skills training ex. Money management and time management • Create a forum for social and relational issues to be discussed and understood within the Biblical context; thus, providing a spiritual atmosphere for good decision-making • Improve parent/teacher relationships, maintaining a strong relationship with parents and school. • Coordinate and facilitate college tours • Coordinate events that build self-esteem, encourage career planning and promote a healthy emotional intelligence • Work with academic boards such as the College Board for SAT exams to enrich the quality of the academic offerings at the school • Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to hone their craft

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling or a related field • ESE certification • A minimum of two years’ experience as a counselor in an academic environment • Good communication skills • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Remarkable Christian professionalism and a strong work ethic • All candidates must have the legal documentation to live and work in the United States. • Send resume, cover letter, list of references, reference letters, and a copy of your certification if available.