Upper School Academic Counselor

Job Description

Summary:

Assists individuals and provides group educational and vocational guidance services by performing necessary duties as they apply to students in grades 9 and 10 at Arrowhead Christian Academy Upper School.

Models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supports our entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; prays for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursues ways to encourage members of the schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Provide individual and group assistance to students relative to academic, social, behavioral, vocational or other personal needs.
• Liaison between students, teachers, and parents in academic concerns.
• Develop recommendations and interventions for classroom teachers and parents.
• Assist students in the transition from middle school to high school.
• Create student class schedules.
• Approve and process class changes.
• Keep anecdotal records for students who are showings signs of academic or social problems.
• Manage summer school program – develop course offerings with the principal, develop registration materials, choose dates, work with registrar in collecting registrations, and manage class sizes.
• Update and maintain student profiles, including activity lists.
• Communicate academic information and opportunities to students and families through ParentsWeb, The Weekly Eagle, and Class Announcements
• Plan and conduct a school college fair (typically in October)
• Manage SAT and ACT prep programs. Goal is to have one preferred vendor and an on-campus opportunity for students.
• Manage work permit requests (minimal)
• Plan and execute the college field trips for 10th graders during the October national PSAT testing day.
• Advise students regarding the MAP, PSAT, ACT, SAT tests. Assists in proctoring these tests.
• Interpret test results.
• Stay current on CA 4-year and/or Community College requirements for high school students.
• Attend evening academic information meetings as needed.
• Assist principal in counseling and tracking students (up to 6 times per year) who struggle academically including all phases of Academic Probation.
• Attend annual counselor conferences/workshops.
• Assist in supervising Academic Services student assistants.
• Additional duties as designated by the Director of Academic Services

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation
• Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality
• Ability to use technology