Manhattan Christian School Counseling Department
Purpose/Vision
The School counselor designs and delivers comprehensive school counseling programs that promote student achievement. These programs are comprehensive in scope, preventative in design, and developmental in nature to promote equal access for all students.The goal of school counselors extends beyond academic achievement to include fostering social and emotional skills with others, promoting mental health, and preparing students for post-secondary options using the ASCA National Model as a framework.
General Qualifications:
- Be committed to Christian Education in general (as defined, for example, in the MCS Statements of Faith and Purpose) and to Manhattan Christian School in particular.
- Lead an exemplary Christian life, both in private and public settings.
- Be an active member in a church that would support the Manhattan Christian School statement of faith.
Other Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of appropriate counseling interventions in a school setting, with special emphasis on the study of interpersonal relationships, facilitative skills, brief counseling, group dynamics, and group learning activities, of family systems, peer helper programs, multicultural and cross-cultural helping approaches, crisis intervention techniques and educational and community sources for special school populations
- Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction
- Working knowledge of academic curriculum and methodologies of instruction
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability in crisis intervention, decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, planning, and multi-tasking
- Post–graduate certification/licensure endorsement in elementary, middle or high school guidance by the Office of Public Instruction.
- Master’s degree from a CACREP accredited institution with an emphasis in guidance and counseling.
- Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted
- Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
- Applicants with zero years experience should submit references from their cooperating counselor and university supervisor
- Applicants with recent experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted experiences within the past three (3) years
- If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided
Responsibilities:
- School Counselors work with students to help them develop academically, personally and socially and to assist in career development through individual and group counseling, as well as classroom guidance sessions
- Counselors consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to provide students with the resources and services to help them to be the best possible learners
- Assisting students to achieve school success and develop skills to engage in life-long learning Counsels students (individual and group) in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social concerns
- Provides programs, activities, and services which focus on helping children experience healthy growth academically, socially and for future success
- Publicizes and coordinates information to students and parents regarding student opportunities such as enrichment programs, scholarships, special programs, etc
- Assisting students to successfully use interpersonal, intrapersonal and social skills
- Serves as an advocate for students and works to promote a healthy school climate and a safe learning environment
- Collaborates/consults with parents, teachers, administrators and community resources concerning student issues
- Assists with crisis intervention and in identifying and implementing prevention and intervention programs for students
- Career Development: Assisting students to become aware of life/career choices and participate in career development activities to prepare for the world of work
- Offers guidance sessions on problem-solving decision-making and academic and career planning
- Assists students with course selection (secondary) relative to their educational pursuits and career goals
- Coordinates participation in career-related activities
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
- Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities
- May perform other duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks
Find the employment application to the right; email jwesta@manhattanchristian.org with any questions.