What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Counselor position at King's Schools?
This is a Full Time position for the 2025 - 2026 school year at King's Schools in Shoreline, WA.
Compensation: $50,000 - $93,888 per year, depending on experience
Compensation: $50,000 - $93,888 per year, depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) matching, Life and Disability benefits, Sick Leave, up to 85% King’s school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12
COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
- Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
- Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
- Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
- Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
- Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
- Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
- Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
- Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
KING’S SCHOOLS MINISTRY PURPOSE STATEMENT
- Purpose Statement: Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education.
POSITION SUMMARY
The School Counselor will support students by addressing behavioral, social and emotional challenges in K through 6th grade to promote academic and personal growth. Create and implement behavior intervention plans, offering counseling services while collaborating with teachers, families and administrators to encourage positive behavior and foster emotional growth. Use evidence-based strategies to manage behaviors, track progress and provide resources to staff and families while helping create a supportive environment that prioritizes accountability and emotional well-being.
DUTIES
- Assess student behavior and identify triggers, patterns, and needs through observation and data collection.
- Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to support student success through a biblical lens.
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling sessions to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges utilizing research-based practices.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Lead and offer training and resources to faculty, staff and families on behavior management techniques.
- Assists with student crisis intervention.
- Maintain detailed records of student progress and provide regular reports.
- Promote a positive school culture through proactive strategies, such as social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives
- Adheres fully to the stated purposes, standards, policies and procedures of CRISTA Ministries and of King’s Schools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED
- Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
- Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
- Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
- Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
- Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
- Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
- Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in School Counseling from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of experience working in the school counseling field.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
- Maintain professional certification and endorsements as required by King’s Schools and the State of Washington.
- CPR/First AID/AED Training.
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE
- Strong Tech Skills and Vision.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Must possess knowledge of crisis intervention strategies.
- Serve as a positive role model for students and model professional and ethical standards.
- Able to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators and other stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze data.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.
Salary : $50,000 - $93,888
