Head School Counselor

Company Description

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School is a private PreK-12 institution committed to educating students in a Christ-centered environment. Our mission is to partner with students and families to nurture a personal relationship with God, fostering growth in faith, knowledge, and integrity. We provide academic, artistic, athletic, and social experiences grounded in a biblical worldview. Our aim is to prepare students to become critical thinkers and ethical leaders who apply Christian values in every aspect of life.

Role Description

Phoenix Christian Preparatory School seeks a full-time, on-site Head School Counselor in Phoenix, AZ to provide leadership and oversight of the School Counseling Department. The Head School Counselor structures and implements counseling activities that meet the diverse needs of middle and high school students, consults with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in supporting students, and oversees and administers the middle and high school scheduling processes. Working in harmony with school leadership and staff, the Head School Counselor promotes a mission-aligned counseling program that prepares students for academic success, character development, and life beyond Phoenix Christian Preparatory School through thoughtful, Christ-centered mentorship and guidance.

Qualifications

• Professing Christian faith with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Active participant and member in a local Christian church.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor youth within a Christ-centered, biblically faithful framework.
• Proficiency in Student Counseling, Counseling, and Career Counseling practices
• Strong foundation in Psychology and understanding of Mental Health dynamics
• Ability to develop individualized intervention plans and career guidance strategies
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with students, families, and staff
• Commitment to supporting students’ academic, emotional, and spiritual growth
• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Previous experience in school counseling or a related role
• Licensure or certification in school counseling, or ability to obtain as required by the state

Counseling Office Leadership & Oversight

• In collaboration with school administration, provide strategic leadership for the Counseling Office, establishing a clear vision, goals, and services that align with the mission and values of Phoenix Christian Preparatory School.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Counseling Office, ensuring effective, mission-aligned service delivery to students and families.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Counseling Office staff through goal setting, professional growth planning, and ongoing support.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and evaluations of counseling staff in alignment with school policies and expectations.
• Oversee staff schedules, time sheets, and time-off requests to ensure appropriate coverage during designated Counseling Office hours.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Counseling Office and other campus offices and departments to promote clear communication, collaboration, and coordinated student support.
• Partner with faculty and administrators to deliver classroom guidance, integrate counseling services into the academic program, and support holistic student development.
• Represent the Counseling Office in leadership meetings, committees, and school initiatives, providing relevant updates, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide academic advisement for 9th and 10th grade students, including the development of four-year academic plans, credit checks, and ongoing monitoring of student progress toward graduation.
• Maintain accurate student records in collaboration with administration and the Registrar, including GPA, credits earned, testing data, and graduation requirements.
• Serve as a student advocate by collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators to address academic, social, and spiritual concerns impacting student well-being and success.
• Oversee and coordinate school-wide assessment programs, including NWEA MAP Growth, PSAT, AP, and other standardized testing; manages scheduling, rosters, training of proctors, troubleshooting, data collection, and communication of results to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Advanced Placement (AP) testing program, including registration, payment collection, teacher record maintenance, proctoring, and compliance with College Board requirements.
• Oversee the Dual Credit program, including coordination with partnering institutions, teacher approvals, documentation, renewals, grade submission, and student records.
• Coordinate summer school programming, including vendor evaluation, contracts, student registration, course offerings, and communication with families.
• Lead future course planning by annually updating the Course Description Book, maintaining course offerings and prerequisites in the FACTS LMS, and collaborating with administration on master scheduling.
• Plan and coordinate major school counseling events and programs, including Future Freshman Night, Freshman Orientation, Honors Ceremony, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and other academic planning events.
• Facilitate the use of college and career readiness tools (such as SchooLinks), including personality and career inventories for underclassmen.
• Provide academic monitoring and intervention support for struggling students and communicates relevant data to teachers, students, and parents.
• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents to support student development and assist families in addressing school-related concerns.
• Refer students with critical needs, in consultation with parents and administration, to appropriate community resources.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and pursues continued professional growth aligned with best practices in school counseling and the mission and philosophy of Phoenix Christian Preparatory School.