Elementary and Middle School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary and Middle School Counselor supports students’ ability to be safe, engaged, and successful in the school environment by addressing social‑emotional and behavioral needs that impact learning and well‑being through the lens of Christ‑centered education. This role emphasizes early identification, short‑term support, and coordination of services, and is not intended to provide ongoing or intensive therapeutic counseling. The counselor serves as a key connector between students, families, staff, and external resources.

• Support the School’s Foundational Statements and mission through word and deed.
• Integrate Biblical principles and Scripture into daily activities.
• Minister to students through prayer, encouragement, and wise counsel.
• Follow safety protocols for where students can be and how to secure the building.
• Be timely in reporting to work and when at work.
• Carry out the procedures and protocols in the employee handbook and respect decisions made by leadership.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding questions, concerns, and needs.
• As a representative of the school, all written and verbal interactions with parents/guardians, co‑workers, and the community must be professional and reflect the school positively. This includes one’s appearance, the content of the communication, and presentation of it.
• Professionally represents the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
• Remain professional in attire and behavior.
• Submit time off requests in a timely manner. Provide at least seven days’ notice, when possible, for planned medical appointments. In the case of an emergency or unexpected illness, employees must notify their direct supervisor as soon as practicable.
• This position is required to maintain a timesheet which includes arrival time, breaks over one hour, and departure time.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to students, employees, and donors as outlined in NPC’s Confidentiality Agreement.

• Provide brief, solution‑focused individual and small‑group support to address immediate social‑emotional or behavioral concerns impacting school functioning.
• Identify students experiencing challenges such as anxiety, peer conflict, emotional regulation difficulties, family changes, or trauma.
• Assess student needs and determine appropriate next steps, including school‑based supports or referral to outside services.
• Develop short‑term intervention plans focused on improving students’ ability to function safely and successfully in school.
• Monitor student progress and adjust supports or referrals as needed.

• Deliver short‑term, school‑based support; does not provide long‑term or intensive therapy.
• Focus on skill‑building, problem‑solving, and stabilization rather than ongoing clinical treatment.
• Refer students requiring sustained or specialized mental health care to qualified external providers.

• Deliver classroom lessons, small groups, and workshops that build skills such as self‑regulation, conflict resolution, resilience, and responsible decision‑making.
• Cool Class lesson writing and administration for Middle School.
• Support school‑wide initiatives that promote student wellness, safety, and a positive school climate.
• Provide proactive programming to reduce behavioral concerns and increase student readiness to learn.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to address behaviors that interfere with learning or safety.
• Support implementation of school‑wide systems (e.g., Generous Students, Blue Envelope protocol).
• Assist building principals with conflict resolution, de‑escalation, and peer mediation as appropriate.
• Blue Envelope training administration.

• Respond to immediate student safety concerns and participate in crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Serve as a member of the school’s crisis response team.
• Follow mandated reporting laws and all safeguarding/child protection policies.

• Partner with teachers,…