School Counselor - Rancho Santa Margarita, United States - St. John's Episcopal School

St. John's Episcopal School

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Rancho Santa Margarita, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Who We Are

A faith-based independent school located in Rancho Santa Margarita, St.

John's Episcopal School is committed to the full intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of students from two years old through eighth grade.

Our integrated, project-based program focuses on STEAM, student engagement, character education, and leadership development in a nurturing learning environment, cultivating students who joyfully embrace lives of service and purpose.

St.

John's seeks an innovative, exemplary School Counselor who is deeply committed to educational best practices and who shares our vision of making St.

John's the premier independent school in Orange County. This is an Academic School Year position and will report to the Associate Head of School.

Essential Functions

Knows and applies techniques and strategies that will continue to enhance the counseling program.
Exhibits superior knowledge of the psychological development of adolescents and has the training, background, and skills needed to provide counseling services and support for a healthy school environment.
Understands and is sensitive to the nature and functioning of the student within the family, school, and community contexts. Has a background in classroom teaching and would excel in teaching a life skillsbased course.
Assists in maintaining congruency between the school's approved Mission Statement, the Strategic Plan and Long Range Financial Plan and all activities of the admissions department.
Enforces and adheres to school policies in all areas of the school's operation.
Supports the Employee and School Handbooks and assists with revisions and updates, when necessary, of the school's policies and procedures.
Exhibits the behaviors described in the Faculty and Staff: Basic Expectations, Characteristics of Professional Excellence and complies with Physical Requirements and Work Environment.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, School Psychology, or related field
Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified School Counselor
A minimum of 35 years of school counseling experience or requisite experience may be considered
Mastery of written and verbal skills which can be utilized with multiple audiences and in a variety of situations.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary

Pay:
$70, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits: