School Counselor​/Social Worker – Middle and High School

The Transition and Support School Counselor/Social Worker at Calvin Christian Middle School and Calvin Christian High School supports students primarily in grades 6 through 9 in academic, personal/social, and career development through counseling, academic guidance, and transition services.

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or Social Work.
• Experience in education is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.

• Uphold the mission and vision of Grandville Calvin Christian Schools to equip students to serve and glorify God and promote students’ emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.
• Provide academic, personal, social, emotional, and career guidance through individual and small group counseling.
• Advocate for students and families while protecting student safety and confidentiality.
• Monitor, evaluate, and communicate student academic progress and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to address student needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect students and families with appropriate community resources or specialized services when needed.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with staff to support student success and a positive school climate.

• Assist students with personal goal setting, academic and career planning, scheduling, and understanding their strengths and gifts.
• Review incoming students’ CA-60 files and monitor academic progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and the ESS team to develop academic interventions, arrange tutoring, and monitor student progress.
• Support students transitioning from middle school to high school.

• Provide individual and small group counseling for academic, social, emotional, and personal concerns.
• Assist with peer mediation, behavioral concerns, and individual, family, or school crises.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student needs.
• Refer students and families to outside counseling services or community agencies when appropriate.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and the ESS team to identify and support students at risk academically, socially, or emotionally.
• Assist with efforts to promote a positive school climate and student well-being.
• Participate in professional development and school wide student support initiatives.

• Assist the College and Career Counselor as needed.
• Provide counseling to students in grades 10 through 12 when the assigned counselor is unavailable or when another counselor is determined to be a better fit.