The role of the Secondary Social/Emotional Counselor at Rosslyn Academy, a vibrant Christian international school, is a one-year contract position focused on guiding secondary students' social and emotional development while adhering to the school's Christian mission and professional standards. The counselor performs duties encompassing spiritual modeling, leadership, curriculum implementation, supervision, and general teaching support.
Professional Responsibilities
Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living.
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living.
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
- Consistently model professionalism.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in resolving conflict when dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence.
- Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the classroom are congruent with the school vision and mission.
Curriculum and Instruction
- Ensure instruction and assessments are in alignment with the curriculum and the mission of the school.
- Use a variety of instructional and assessment strategies within the classroom that fully support the curriculum and mission of the school.
- Regularly review curriculum guides and plan lessons that lead to fulfillment of course priorities and goals.
- Relate subject matter to Christian life and Biblical teaching.
- Create a classroom environment that is pleasant, culturally sensitive and nurturing.
- Incorporate appropriate technology to support the fulfillment of lesson objectives.
Supervision
- Implement an effective classroom management/discipline program that promotes effective student learning.
- Supervise any teacher assistants or volunteers as assigned.
- Provide supervision of students at school activities.
Teaching Duties
- Maintain accurate and timely entry of records regarding attendance, discipline, grades and textbooks.
- Communicate student progress as scheduled and/or needed.
- Arrange for field trips that extend or apply classroom learning.
- Review/practice emergency procedures.
- Maintain and request textbooks, materials and supplies each school year.
- Alert responsible personnel of classroom repair needs.
- Bring effective closure to each school year and complete the End-of-Year Checklist.
- Perform school-related duties as requested or assigned by administrators that enhance the “student life,” mission and vision of the school which may require work beyond the typical school day.
Professional Qualifications
- Demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary university.
- Hold a valid teaching certificate from an authorized governmental agency.
- North American teaching experience will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.
- Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy.
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