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High School Counselor (Certified in School Counseling REQUIRED) at Metro Christian Academy

Metro Christian Academy Tulsa, OK $42,500 - $49,936/year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Metro Christian Academy, a private Christian School located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a full-time High School Counselor for the school year. The Counselor counsels with parents and students in grades 9-12. This is a full-time, ten-month position, August-May, and reports to work two (2) weeks before teachers and works five (5) business days after last day of school. This position works a daily schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless requested otherwise.

To be considered, applicant must have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and hold an Oklahoma State Teaching Certificate in School Counseling.

Metro Christian Academy is committed to employing outstanding professionals, who are dedicated Christians striving to follow Jesus as disciples. Qualified candidates will bring a love of God and students and a desire for relational ministry within the context of an academically excellent, Christian environment where parents are viewed as partners.

All employees recognize that Metro Christian Academy is a religious institution and agree to uphold the school's Statement of Faith and will do nothing to undermine its religious mission.

Candidate must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma for this position.

DUTIES:

Assists High School students with selection of classes and enrollment.

Facilitate and monitor a four-year plan of study leading to post secondary studies for 11th and 12th grade students.

Assists in the development of the master schedule; counsels with High School parents and students regarding class offerings, schedule changes and the individual students four-year education plan and goals.

Assist students in registration and preparation of various tests including PSAT, SAT, and the ACT.

Plans, coordinates, and administers state and school required testing and interprets results to students, parents, administrators, and teachers.

Prepares, revises, and updates class lists and student schedules for ninth through twelfth grade.

Maintains counseling records for High School students.

Coordinates grading procedures, grade reporting, honor roll, class rank, graduation requirements, etc. for High School students.

Serves as the High School's liaison between parents, students, administration, faculty, outside professionals and organizations.

Assists and coordinates scheduling needs within the High School.

Enforces compliance of High School policies.

Participates in school committees as requested.

Prepares and coordinates various High School activities, assemblies and recognitions.

Serves as consultant in all conferences as requested.

Provides direct care of students.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with and participate in graduation ceremonies.

Produce and mail the Senior Newsletter on a monthly basis.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Exemplary care in handling confidential matters.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Excellent personal computer skills including a proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND COMMITMENTS:

Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate Christian professionalism appropriate to Metro Christian Academy.

Knowledge of and ability to uphold and to integrate Metro Christian Academy's Statement of Faith, mission, vision, motto, and ideal employee profile.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population.

Familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of an independent college preparatory school.

Ability to perform public speaking.

Ability to remain calm.

Ability to develop program plans and goals based on Metro's and student's needs.

Ability to evaluate the student's progress toward program goals.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete student records.

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.

Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, parents and institutions of higher learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $49,936.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:
Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
Oklahoma State Teaching Certificate (Required)
Certificate in School Counseling (Required)

Work Location: In person