School Counselor

2 months ago

Ashburn, United States The Community Church & Virginia Academy Full time

**Job Title**:School Counselor - Upper School (6th-12th)

Located in Loudoun County, Community Church exists to love people the same way God loves us. We desire to see people experience God, meet friends, make a difference, and become a leader. Virginia Academy serves the mission of Community Church by preparing students for their best life, through faith (a confidence in God), scholarship (a passion for knowledge), and purpose (a desire to make a positive impact). We see our graduates making a positive impact in every arena of life.

School Counseling is at the forefront of inspiring a Christian mindset and heart in our students to become passionate Christians, learners, and citizens. This position oversees our student services which includes, Academic and Behavior Counseling, Testing, and College Placement. The School Counselor collaborates with the Principals, Assistant Principals, Academic Support Coordinator, and faculty and staff to ensure our students’ needs are being met.

This position reports directly to the **Upper School Principal**.**

Salary is commensurate with experience.

**Key Responsibilities**

Professional Growth and Learning
- Attend Staff Chapel
- Attend orientation and all faculty meetings.
- Set and meet yearly goals demonstrating personal and professional growth; achieving the required total of yearly continuing education credits.
- Undergo yearly professional evaluations, setting goals, and receiving feedback/correction as needed.
- Engage in a professional learning community

Organizational Management
- Provide individual student planning for all HS students; meetings to help students assess their options realistically and to focus on institutions best suited for their individual needs.
- Advise all high school students on curricular choices, have extensive knowledge of transcripts and graduation requirements, and work closely with the International Coordinator and international students, student-athletes and the NCAA, and others with special circumstances.
- Maintain accurate records of all counseling meetings.
- Write recommendations and advocate appropriately for HS students throughout the college placement process.
- Help facilitate dual enrollment course selection in accordance with a student’s program interest.
- Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession.
- Provide individual/group counseling on an as needed based.

Planning and Progress
- Meet with the school leadership team to problem solve, receive and give feedback, and further advance the school’s mission; keeping the Upper School Principal informed on all pertinent issues ensuring that he/she is never surprised
- Identify areas of improvement and initiate strategies for the continued growth and success of the Upper School for acquisition of accreditations
- Accept incoming HS students’ files to determine academic needs and course selection.
- Help administer AP, PSAT, and SAT exams.
- Work with the Upper School Leadership Team to create a master schedule and create schedules for students that will set them up for success.

Culture
- Understand and uphold, with complete clarity, Community Church’s mission, vision, and values
- Inspire a Christian mindset, heart, and culture that will permeate our student services team/staff and impact our students according to our mission and values.
- Set an example for the staff professionally and spiritually
- Listen to feedback from a variety of sources for school effectiveness

Professional Qualities and Leadership
- Oversee a comprehensive, upper school student services program with high spiritual and academic standards to include counseling and college preparation.
- Participating in local and national associations relevant to the profession, including NACAC, SACAC, and the College Board.
- Help to maintain a quality educational environment by providing a daily administrative presence.
- Assist and support teachers and administration in behavior management.
- Enforce policies and procedures stated in the Parent/Student Handbook.
- Monitor in-school communication channels and respond as needed.
- Act as the leader of student services and oversee the day-to-day operation of its programming for upper school;

Stakeholder Support and Engagement
- Collaborate with the School and Upper School Leadership Teams regularly for feedback, problem solving, and strategic development as it relates to the student services department.
- Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist HS students with educational, personal, and future life planning.

Statutory Factors
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in the admissions process by responding to inquiries, giving tours, conducting student interviews etc.
- Collaborate with the student services department to establish the master schedule

**Core Values**

**T**ime with God.
- Motto_: We run on the Holy Spirit.

**E**mpowering.
- Motto_: We build up

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