Counselor

Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is accepting applications for the position of Counselor. The Counselor, under the direction of the Counseling and College Guidance Director,  communicates with students on academic, spiritual, and personal matters and is available to serve students and parents with up-to-date college information and application processes. The Counselor supports the Counseling Department team and all Counseling events, working in collaboration with all administrators, staff,  and faculty.  This is a full-time and exempt position. 

?QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Master’s degree  in counseling or a related area or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.
• Experience with private or public school counseling.
• Classroom teaching experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience guiding students through the college guidance and application process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, credibility, and ethical conduct.
• Flexibility, sense of humor, and willingness to assist with administrative tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and display sound judgment and sensitivity in difficult conversations.
• Must be self-starting and able to multitask. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent presentation skill is important and expected.
• Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use Blackbaud software (Learning Management system).
• Proficient in basic technology applications. Google Apps knowledge is expected (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail).
• Contribution to the life of the school outside of regular duties is expected.
• Represent the school in a positive light and be a strong spokesperson for the school.
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.

Application information:

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Administrator philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Employment page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Résumés are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. 

About Houston Christian High School

Houston Christian High School engages students to become impactful leaders through an empowering, dynamic education within a spiritual worldview. MISSION STATEMENT Houston Christian High School is a college preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standards for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. VISION STATEMENT Inspiring young people to lead: uniting faith, intellect, and gifts to reach their greatest promise. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Houston Christian values, cultivates, and celebrates cultural, ethnic, religious, and academic diversity and is committed to strengthening the students' vision of honor, community, heritage, and scholarship through classroom experiences, curricular programs, and leadership initiatives. This Organization practices Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.

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