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The school counselor works to provide and coordinate ongoing guidance and counselingrelated activities in the school setting to nurture Christian morals, values, and ethics as established by the home, church, school, and Christian community – “we educate children and young people so that they may grow and mature into perceptive and caring Christians…who will have a transforming influence in the world.” (LCS Mission Statement)  \nQUALIFICATIONS:  \n• Bachelor’s Degree in School Counseling or Mental Health Counseling (Masters in School Counseling or Mental Health Counseling-preferred)  \n• WA State School Counselor Certification or qualifications to obtain within one year  \n• Active member of an evangelical Christian Church  \n• A faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life  \n• Demonstrate a love and ability to work well with elementary students  \nRESPONSIBILITIES:  \n• Offer/provide individual or small group counseling (not therapy) for student personal, social, spiritual, emotional, and academic difficulties. Referrals may come from parents, teachers, administrators, and students.  \n• Work closely with faculty/staff and parents to identify students to be served, and help implement appropriate action plans as determined.  \n• Familiarize yourself with community resources for the purpose of making appropriate outside referrals.  \n• Meet all new students (review records from previous schools) and stay connected to those students as they integrate with student body. Contact parents as needed to indicate adjustment to the school and offer support, if needed.  \n• Work with the principal on discipline issues and maintain records of that involvement.  \n• Provide regular/scheduled classroom lessons to students with instruction/tools for learning to understand/regulate their feelings, handle strong emotions, peacefully solve problems, and other relevant topics for social development and behavior growth.  \n• Assist the principal and special education services in monitoring the academic progress of“at risk” students. 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