Reports to: High School Principal

General Description:  

The responsibility of the College/Career Counselor is to provide information and guidance to students and parents concerning aspects of the college search and admissions process. Motivate students to grow in faith with an integrated biblical worldview and live out a life as a reflection of Jesus Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Spiritual

• Has received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard in faith and daily living.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct. 
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church which has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Shows by example the importance of scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
• Has the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
• Supports the schools’ mission, vision, and core values

Knowledge and Experience

• Possesses knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial policies and procedures.
• Commitment to professional growth and education as a professional.
• Competent level of knowledge and skill in designing and conducting an instructional experience.
• Skill in organizing and implementing classroom management and corrective student management.
• Shows a commitment to each student with unique backgrounds and characteristics; is enthusiastic and enjoys working with students.
• Works effectively with others and communicates well with students, faculty, and parents.
• Welcomes counsel and constructive critique.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Spiritual Leadership

• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every activity.
• Models in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus.
• Incorporates prayer time into classroom as appropriate.
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and supports their growth in Christian faith.
• Follows the pattern of problem-solving described in Matthew 18:15-35 in resolving conflicts involving students, parents, administration, and staff.

Position Responsibilities

• Recognizes the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and assist them in that task.
• Is aware of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific colleges and maintaining membership in professional organizations: The College Board, the National Association of College Admission Counselors.
• Maintains and shares information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college.
• Updates annually information sheets that guide students and parents through the college selection process. The College Counselor keeps parents informed through a monthly column, a newsletter for parents, and in letters about test dates, local college events, and financial aid.
• Disseminates information about the college application process.
• Educates students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advises and supports seniors and families as they go through the process; and helps students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.
• Meets with juniors and seniors, individually and in groups, to talk about process and individual college choices. Works with international students to understand US college admissions, especially aspects unique to them.
• Makes informational presentations to parents, such as the annual presentations to parents of incoming 9th graders, parents of juniors, parents of seniors.
• Establishes and maintains effective, Christ-centered relationships based on mutual respect and trust, working collaboratively with students, staff, and parents.
• Maintains and disseminates information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, helping to administer AP and PSAT exams under the supervision of a CCHS administrator, and working with the Registrar to arrange for extended time on these tests, as warranted.  
• Listens well to others.
• Writes an official school recommendation for seniors as needed. The College Counselor also completes all School Report and mid-year report forms requested by colleges, including evaluations of students.
• Meets with college admissions representatives who visit our campus and facilitates meetings between college representatives and our students.
• Works with Registrar to maintain records on seniors, including GPA’s and transcripts.
• Compiles an annual profile of each graduating class.
• Tracks admission decisions, statistics, and makes a report to the Principal. 
• Has knowledge of current relevant technology trends as they relate to student learning and educational programs.
• Has coursework and experience related to students with individual learning needs as well as the gifted and talented.
• Has demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assists students toward self-discipline and acceptable standards of behavior, developing leaders for righteousness.
• Manifests, by words and example, a Christian role model to students both in and out of school, maintaining a caring professional relationship.
• Arrives on time and fully prepared to professionally contribute in devotions, faculty meetings, parent/student conferences, professional development training and other professional activities.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, honesty, and effective communications with administration and faculty. Consistently and positively contributing to workplace success.
• Independently performing all assigned duties including-required paperwork and procedural responsibilities
• Considers all spiritual leadership functions to be a vital responsibility of this position.
• Completes all trainings and background screenings by due date as assigned by Head of Schools or Administration. Including, but not limited to, Child Abuse Identification and Prevention, Oregon State and Federal mandated trainings, and OSHA trainings.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Sit and Stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aides.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Physical agility to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs and reach overhead.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate school administrator. This is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Grace Cascade Christian Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.