LCS Early Childhood & Elementary Counselor (PK3 – 4th Grade

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Elementary Principal
DATE CREATED/LAST REVIEWED:
July 2026

MUST DO:

• Partner with parents, staff, and administration to cultivate a Christ-centered culture that supports the spiritual, emotional, social, behavioral, and academic development of students, equipping students and families through biblical counseling, proactive support, and healthy relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Care & Counseling:

• Provide short-term, biblically grounded counseling for students.
• Conduct student observations and develop support plans.
• Facilitate individual and small-group counseling as needed.
• Equip students with biblical conflict resolution, emotional regulation, responsibility, and Christ-like character.
• Support students through transitions, crises, and significant life events.
• Consult with Lincoln Christian School and Church on the Move pastoral leadership in situations requiring pastoral care, spiritual guidance, or additional ministry support.

Parent Partnership:

• Partner with parents, recognizing them as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
• Communicate regularly regarding student growth and concerns.
• Equip families with biblical resources and practical strategies that support student development.
• Collaborate with parents to develop student support plans.
• Coordinate parent meetings, workshops, and transition events that equip families and support students as they move through key developmental and academic milestones.

Teacher & Administrative Collaboration:

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support student success.
• Provide classroom strategies and recommendations for behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, and student support teams.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality.

School Culture:

• Help cultivate a Christ-centered culture marked by grace, truth, and healthy relationships.
• Teach classroom guidance lessons focused on biblical character, leadership, and social-emotional growth.
• Support chapels, school events, and spiritual formation initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships among students, staff, and families.
• Collaborate between Lincoln Christian School and Church on the Move to support the spiritual well-being of students and families.
• Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, modeling Christ in all interactions, and pursues ongoing spiritual growth.
• Master’s degree in counseling, School Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Oklahoma counseling certification or LPC preferred.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, or organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Maintain professionalism between home and school, affirming parents as the primary disciple rs of their children while supporting the school’s role in developing students intellectually, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.