School Counselor

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Christian with a testimony of saving faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• In agreement with the Statement of Faith, Sexuality Statement
• Active member/regular attender of a Bible-believing church
• Applicable Certifications / Licenses
• Minimum of a B.S./B.A., M.A. preferred

Position: 

• Part Time (20+ hrs. / wk)
• School Year:  Instructional days of OCS school calendar
• Hourly Employee

Reports To: Principal

Mission of Oskaloosa Christian:

The mission of Oskaloosa Christian is to assist parents in equipping their children to be effective disciples of Jesus Christ.

Personal Profile for all Oskaloosa Christian School Employees:

1. Committed to growth in the development of a Biblical worldview
   • Displays a spiritually mature Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions
   • Shows by example the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship
   • Meets everyday stress with emotional stability and optimism
   • Displays a friendly, approachable, courteous, flexible, and self-controlled attitude

      2. Committed to Christ-centered education and the mission of Oskaloosa Christian

• • Understands the importance of this position in fulfilling the mission and vision of the school
  • Submits and is loyal to constituted authority with a teachable spirit
  • Refrains from gossip with or about other employees and maintains confidentiality with student clients
  • Represents the school in a favorable, professional manner to its constituency and the public
  • Maintains a personal appearance in accordance with school policy
  • Follows the Matthew 18 principles in dealing with conflict
  • Loves children and serves with joy and energy
  • Committed to hard work and desires to meet or exceed expectations
  • Demonstrates the capacity to initiate and support change that improves the excellence of the organization

Professional Profile:

• Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance by addressing SEB issues with individual students
• Demonstrates competence in Biblical counseling and solution focused brief therapy
• Demonstrates skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Uses strategies to deliver instruction to classes regarding relational, academic, and spiritual 
• Provides feedback to staff members and families about
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management
• Engages in professional growth opportunities as appropriate
• Fulfills professional responsibility established by the school
• Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership in the classroom and school through biblically directed, Christ-centered education

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a full schedule of students seen and counseled based on need and severity
• Sets, reviews, and achieves annual performance goals with Principal
• Develops a set schedule that is conducive to academic and SEB success for all students
• Conscientiously fulfills responsibilities of assigned duties
• Performs other tasks willingly, as assigned by the Principal

* Can be coupled with other open positions at OCS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please fill out the Non Teaching Application at: https://www.oskaloosachristian.net/about-us/employment/