Lower School Counselor

Department

Ben Lippen Lower School

Status

Full-Time

Time Period

40 hours/10 months

Available

August 1, 2025

Description

The Lower School Counselor supports the social, emotional and academic needs of students by offering services in a developmentally appropriate manner. The Counselor adapts the programming of services to meet the changing needs of the student population.

Responsibilities

Actively support the mission of Ben Lippen School in the execution of his/her role and responsibilities.
Work in collaboration with teachers, administration, parents and outside resources to support student needs.
Provide classroom guidance and assist teachers and administrators in establishing appropriate behavior management protocols.
Educate students about self-awareness, self-esteem, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, friendship and other relevant topics.
Provide individual, small group and crisis counseling as appropriate.
Provide parent support and assist families with referrals to community resources.
Work in collaboration with the upper school counselor to establish a comprehensive counseling program for the school.

Qualifications

Be of strong Christian faith.
Have a passion for serving children and families through the high calling of Christian education.
Dedication to biblical integration in lessons and activities.
Superior planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Experience in an educational setting preferred.
Master’s degree in related field from accredited university; school counseling degree preferred.

Benefits

BLS/CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

Health Plan;
401(k) plan with match opportunity;
Employer provided group life insurance;
Long term disability insurance;
Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.

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Lower School Counselor

Description

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits