Upper School Social & Emotional Counselor

TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21^st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country's most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ.

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our education community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, evangelical Christian college preparatory school
• Understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy and core values of TCA and be committed to instilling these Biblical truths in the lives of our students
• Is a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable them to teach God’s truth and be active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCA’s Mission Statement and growing in their personal walk with Christ
• Exhibits the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40)
• Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, caring and knowledgeable full-time Upper School Social and Emotional Counselor for the 2024-2025 school year. The mission of a TCA school counselor is to foster the emotional, social, academic and spiritual well-being of each student. In this role you will work closely with students and faculty as we work towards “educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God” (Colossians 2:8).

General Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel high school students to fully develop each student's academic, personal and social abilities
• Provide consultation to school administrators and parents regarding personal social and emotional needs of students
• Refer and coordinate with behavioral health specialists
• Plan and implement a comprehensive counseling program for high school students
• Provide support for new and returning students
• Provide preventive, remedial and crisis counseling as needed
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and school administrators to discuss topics which may be sensitive
• Help students understand and overcome social and/or behavioral problems
• Work with students to develop skills of time management, organization and overall study habits
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents for students' success
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling
• Active LPC license required
• 3-5 years' experience counseling high school students
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with students
• Have a willing heart for service (Ephesians 6:7)
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Must be compassionate and patient
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner
• Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding, and respect result in building relationships
• Normal physical demands of working in school (including, but not limited to, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting down, kneeling, and occasional lifting)
• Must be able to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials and input information into a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner
• Strong communication skills required

Job Details

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.