Guidance Counselor

Lake Country Lutheran High School is seeking a full-time Guidance Counselor to join our team for the 2024-25 school year!

If you're interested in working for a supportive Christian community that helps students discover their purpose and their potential through outstanding education, Lake Country Lutheran High School may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate LCL’s Core Values: Biblical Truth, Relationships, Communication, Growth, & Love
• Embrace a Biblical perspective and the Christian Worldview as the foundation of the educational experience
• Demonstrate and understanding of and commitment to LCMS teachings
• Encourage faith development in students while demonstrating maturity in faith and personal leadership qualities
• Establish positive rapport and appropriate professional connections with students, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrate effective organization, collaboration, and communication
• Meet with students individually to provide guidance and counsel
• Mentor students regarding school, home, and social situations
• Counsel students on appropriate high school course selections and enrollment
• Guide students in preparation for post-high school options including, but not limited to, university enrollment, military, workforce, and so on
• Possess knowledge of current and up-to-date university admissions processes and continue to modify school systems and processes as needed
• Use school systems such as Skyward and Parchment and connect with college application systems such as the Common App
• Conduct educational sessions for students/parents regarding post-high school options and plans
• Manage high school transcripts and letters of recommendation
• Process college applications and other documentation related to post-high school plans
• Advocate for the well-being of students and keep in direct communication with students’ teachers, other school personnel, and students’ parents regarding student progress and/or special needs
• Coordinate with other members of the Student Services Team, teachers, and administrators to meet the needs of the students, families, and the school
• Counsel students and refer students for additional professional support for mental, emotional, or psychological health when further treatment is needed
• Maintain professional and timely communication with students, families, and other school personnel
• Participate in, facilitate, and support school community events and extra-curricular
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• School Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Counselor certification preferred

Full-time employees are offered outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403b, pension, PTO, and holiday pay. Join us as we share Jesus, shape lives, and develop leaders!

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Job Type: Full-time

Grade levels:

• High school

Physical setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hartland, WI 53029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person