High School Guidance Counselor

The primary goal of this role is to provide Christ-centered academic support to High School students in grades 9-10 and when needed those in grades 11-12 in partnership with teachers parents and administration all in accordance with the philosophy mission policies and procedures of Monte Vista Christian School.

Essential Job Duties

• Build and manage student schedules.
• Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with teachers and parents.
• Meet with studentsboth those who are excelling and those who may need additional support.
• Conduct routine progress checks using the gradebook to track academic performance.
• Manage and respond to email correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with Student Services initiatives which may include occasional evening events.

Qualifications

Experience: Previous experience working with high school students in an educational or counseling capacity is strongly preferred.

Faith Alignment: Commitment to the schools Christian mission and values; ability to integrate biblical principles into student support when appropriate.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; ability to work effectively with students parents and staff.

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks maintain student records and coordinate schedules efficiently.

Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using digital gradebooks scheduling software and basic office technology (email spreadsheets etc.).

Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of discretion and confidentiality in handling student information and sensitive issues.

Flexibility: Willingness to assist with school events or evening programs as needed

Education and other Requirements

Bachelors degree in School Counseling Education Psychology or a related field required. Masters degree in School Counseling or a related area preferred.

Detailed Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Ability to operate a telephone and other relevant office equipment

Ability to sit walk stand bend and/or squat perhaps for prolonged periods of time

Acknowledgment of Monte Vistas Christian Distinctives

Employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed of and understands MVCs Christian distinctives vision and mission as a California-based religious corporation. Additionally the employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with MVC to undermine its Christian mission or efforts. Finally the employee further agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of MVCs Christian work and that his/her conduct must conform to the schools formal Standards of Conduct and Statement of Faith as listed in both the schools employment application and MVC Employee Handbook.

At Will Employment Employee understands and acknowledges that unless otherwise defined by applicable law any employment relationship with MVC is of an at will nature which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this at will employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless the MVC Head of School specifically acknowledges such change in writing.