School Counselor

Who We Are A faith-based independent school located in Rancho Santa Margarita, St.
John’s Episcopal School is committed to the full intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of students from two years old through eighth grade.
Our integrated, project-based program focuses on STEAM, student engagement, character education, and leadership development in a nurturing learning environment, cultivating students who joyfully embrace lives of service and purpose.
Our Ideal Candidate St.
John’s seeks an innovative, exemplary School Counselor who is deeply committed to educational best practices and who shares our vision of making St.
John’s the premier independent school in Orange County.
This is an Academic School Year position and will report to the Associate Head of School.
Essential Functions • Knows and applies techniques and strategies that will continue to enhance the counseling program.
• Exhibits superior knowledge of the psychological development of adolescents and has the training, background, and skills needed to provide counseling services and support for a healthy school environment.
• Understands and is sensitive to the nature and functioning of the student within the family, school, and community contexts.
Has a background in classroom teaching and would excel in teaching a life skills-based course.
• Has extensive experience with various Social-Emotional Learning programs and curriculum.
• Demonstrates high moral character (as outlined in the St.
John’s Episcopal School Employee Handbook) who demonstrates the ability to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards in counseling.
• Assists in maintaining congruency between the school’s approved Mission Statement, the Strategic Plan and Long Range Financial Plan and all activities of the admissions department.
• Enforces and adheres to school policies in all areas of the school’s operation.
• Supports the Employee and School Handbooks and assists with revisions and updates, when necessary, of the school’s policies and procedures.
• Exhibits the behaviors described in the Faculty and Staff: Basic Expectations, Characteristics of Professional Excellence and complies with Physical Requirements and Work Environment.
Qualifications • Master’s degree in counseling, School Psychology, or related field • Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified School Counselor • A minimum of 3–5 years of school counseling experience or requisite experience may be considered • Mastery of written and verbal skills which can be utilized with multiple audiences and in a variety of situations.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $70,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Grade levels: * Elementary school * Kindergarten * Middle school * Pre-Kindergarten Physical setting: * Private school * School Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person