Professional Responsibilities
Modeling and Leadership
Model a personal commitment to Christ and Bible-based Christian living.
Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment, faith, and living.
Contribute towards and maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment.
Exhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner.
Maintain a positive academic environment focused on growth and excellence.
Consistently model professionalism.
Assist in the development of short and long-range goals for the Counselling Department.
Work in conjunction with the Student Life Network, Learning Support Team, and Guidance Teams to consult and coordinate interventions.
Consistently demonstrate knowledge and use of effective team-building strategies.
Provide leadership that ensures all activities of the Counselling Department are congruent with the school’s vision and mission.
Supervision
Consistently seek to maintain positive morale among the Counselling Team.
Assist the counselling team in evaluating and maintaining mental and emotional health for students.
Work cooperatively with the Learning Support, to develop, plan and offer resources for growth and improvement.
Develop an effective K-12 counselling program for students.
Work with the Counseling Team and Department by attending Team meetings and weekly supervision meetings.
Professional Development
Annually submit a written list of professional goals to the Professional Development
Coordinator, Head of Department, and Principal.
Participate in scheduled in-service, curriculum planning, and professional development activities.
May seek performance feedback from colleagues, parents, and students as part of his/her self-evaluation procedure.
Remain abreast of current developments in Christian educational and counselling theory through active collaboration with other professionals and through reading of professional journals
QUALIFICATIONS
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy.
Demonstrate a respect for diversity of culture, religion, and different Christian traditions.
Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ.
Possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in counselling from a North American accredited tertiary body.
Hold a counselling certificate from an authorized governmental agency from the individual’s home country and an ability to pursue certification as a counselor in Kenya.
Show evidence of recent professional growth.
Give evidence of previous successful counselling experience utilizing research-based and school-based interventions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development and an ability to integrate an understanding of Christian personhood with counseling theories.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, Google Docs & Spreadsheets, and the School Information Database System (PowerSchool).
Demonstrate a life congruent with the Basic Tenants & Child Safety Code of Conduct of Rosslyn Academy.
Previous international travel and understanding of TCK’s and CCK’s is preferred
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