Founded in 1992, Cascade Christian Schools serves infants through grade twelve and today is a thriving school district serving students and families throughout Pierce County. Focusing on Christ-centered education, Cascade Christian Schools is dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world. Come join our team as we make a real difference!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a need for accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Weave Cascade Christian Schools’ guiding principles into all endeavors
• Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth in students
• Function as an essential member of the student support team to coordinate and plan for individual student needs and the creation of student support plans.
• Provide brief counseling with students at all levels based on parent, staff, or student requests.
• Provide referrals to families to outside counselors or psychologists for appropriate counseling or care as needed.
• Maintain a positive relationship with surrounding school district representatives and consult as necessary
• Oversee and facilitate small groups for students with identified, common needs.
• Provide parent education opportunities throughout the year and parent support as needed
• Consult with parents, teachers, and students regularly to address academic, personal, social and career issues.
• Designs and implements a social-emotional curriculum that supports the advisory program
• Provide professional development training for teachers and staff related to pertinent social/emotional issues, self-harm, suicide ideation/intent, and other related topics as needed.
• Participate in, coordinate, and conduct activities that contribute to the effective implementation of the junior high/high school component of the K-12 guidance curriculum.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in school counseling or related field
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work flexibility
• Able to attend one Saturday open house event
• A Christian role model in attitude, speech, and action
• Able to attend devotions, faculty meetings, after-school and evening functions
• First-aid and CPR-certified or willing to receive and pass certification training

WORK HOURS:

Monday through Friday, 7:15 am – 4:15 pm

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Leadership Development Program, Life Insurance, and a K-12 Child Tuition Discount.

Cascade Christian is an equal opportunity employer, with the right to prefer employees and prospective employees on the basis of religions and other exemptions applicable to religious institutions. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes credit and criminal history. The successful candidate will be asked to sign a statement of faith.