Upper School Social and Emotional Counselor - Part-Time

General Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel high school students to fully develop each student's academic, personal and social abilities
• Provide consultation to school administrators and parents regarding personal social and emotional needs of students
• Refer and coordinate with behavioral health specialists
• Plan and implement a comprehensive counseling program for high school students
• Provide support for new and returning students
• Provide preventive, remedial and crisis counseling as needed
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and school administrators to discuss topics which may be sensitive
• Help students understand and overcome social and/or behavioral problems
• Work with students to develop skills of time management, organization and overall study habits
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents for students' success
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others

• Master's Degree in Counseling
• Active LPC Associate license required; fully licensed LPC preferred
• 3-5 years' experience counseling high school students
• Ability to build relationships with students
• Have a willing heart for service (Ephesians 6:7)
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

• Must be compassionate and patient
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner
• Creates an atmosphere in which confidence, understanding, and respect result in building relationships
• Normal physical demands of working in school (including, but not limited to, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting down, kneeling, and occasional lifting)
• Must be able to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials and input information into a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner

Position:
Upper School Social and Emotional Counselor

Reports To:

Head of Upper School

Start Date:

August 3, 2026

Hours:

Part-Time - 11:45-345 Mondays-Thursdays and 8:00-12:00 Fridays - approximately 20 hours per week August through mid-June

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Benefits:
Health, life, dental and vision insurance - Employer-funded retirement plan - 403b retirement plan - Tuition remission – Paid time-off - School holidays