Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides services to students in the areas of academics, college and career planning, social and emotional well-being, support and crisis counseling, and other developmental concerns. Encourages family involvement and responsibility in assisting students to develop their maximum potential and spiritual growth

Reports to: Director of Counseling & Academic Support

Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Managea caseload of 10th-12th grade students or a caseload of 9th-grade students
• Counselstudents regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, college planning, school adjustment, attendance, and study habits
• Provideinformation and data to students on college, career, and vocational planning
• Providesocial and emotional adjustment counseling and crisis intervention
• Collect, organize, and analyzestudent information through the use of educational data, test results, and interview techniques
• Appraisestudent interest, aptitudes, and attitudes using a variety of assessment techniques
• Maintainaccurate and complete student records as required by law or school policies
• Communicate with parents, guardians, school personnel, and youth or social service providers regarding student progress, concerns, and resource needs
• Identifiypotential domestic or substance abuse, harassment, bullying, or other problems affecting student development
• 10th-12th grade counselor meets one-on-one with all 11th and 12th-grade students for college planning meetings; 9th-grade counselors meet individually with all students for academic planning meetings

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attenddepartment and faculty meetings and required school functions
• Attendrequired Counseling Department seminars and workshops
• May assist in planning and development of master schedules, calendars, programs that enhance student educational, career, and vocational opportunities, and individual education plans for students with special needs
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling & Academic Support

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

MA or MS Degree required or in progress under the supervision of a credentialed school counselor; Major in Education, Counseling, or related field

Experience

Previous experience as a School Counselor or working in an educational setting is preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential preferred
• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR certifications and First Aid Certifications
• Cleared TB Risk assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about the ministry and purpose of Lutheran education
• Knowledge of the latest academic and personal/social support services and programming as well as the latest research in various content areas including, but not limited to college planning, career development, and emotional/social development
• Working knowledge of counseling and college planning best practices, counseling professional growth continuum, and processes for reflective practice

Skills and Abilities

• Proven listening and interpersonal skills
• A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Technologically literate: Comfortable writing and presenting material using a PC or MAC (including tablets) and several software packages including PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Suite

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity - his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• Active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith at Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position primarily involves sedentary work
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, jump, twist, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; prolonged viewing of a computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The typical work environment is in a climate-controlled office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular job. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade

Qualifications