SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is seeking a School Counselor. Candidates must demonstrate a mature commitment to Christ, have a passion for students and the ability to partner with parents supporting the social, emotional, and/or academic needs of their children.

The preferred Guidance Counselor candidate will:

Serve families of students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Embody empathy for a diverse range of students and families
Excel at written and verbal communication
Have experience counseling students and families within educational settings encouraging sound and biblial problem-solving techniques
Help older students through the process of course registration and develop a four-year plan
Participate in establishing effective learning plans for students requiring academic interventions and support.
Have working knowledge of the college admissions process and be able to advise students as they apply to a variety of colleges
Have experience facilitating, supervising and interpreting testing in a school environment, including PSAT, PreACT, Iowa Testing, and AP exams.
Administrate the Dual Enrollment program for college credit for approved courses.
Have the ability to work as a team developing department goals and objectives, scheduling on-campus events, and collaborating with teachers and administrators in the best interest of students.

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a school committed to the glory of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. By providing an excellent education established in biblical truth, DHCA equips students with a Christian worldview enabling them to impact their communities in service and leadership to the glory of our God and good of mankind.

Qualifications:

A clear testimony of a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ
A faithful member/attendee of a church whose beliefs align with the school's Statement of Faith
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; a degree in counseling is strongly preferred.
Strong professional or collegiate references
Counseling certification and previous experience in a school setting strongly preferred

If you have further questions, please contact Steve Hall, Head of School (shall@dhca.org)

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