Overnight Counselor

Agape Christian Academy is seeking a Christ-centered, relational, and highly organized Guidance Counselor to support the academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development of middle and high school students. This role exists to help students understand their identity in Christ, navigate challenges with biblical wisdom, and pursue God-honoring pathways in academics, relationships, and future planning.

The ideal candidate will provide biblical counseling, intentional discipleship, academic guidance, and administrative leadership in student support systems, while also overseeing the school’s testing programs and contributing to broader campus operations. This includes comprehensive college, career, and vocational counseling to equip students for life after graduation.

Student Guidance & Support Provide individual and small-group counseling addressing academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs

Maintain confidential, accurate records of counseling interactions in alignment with school policies

Academic Planning Assist students in course selection, academic goal-setting, and long-term planning

Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements

Coordinate academic support plans, including accommodations and intervention strategies

Provide guidance for students transitioning between grade levels or academic tracks

Advise students and families on postsecondary pathways including four-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, military service, ministry opportunities, and gap-year programs

Support students through the college admissions process, including application planning, essay guidance, recommendation coordination, and interview preparation

Provide structured career exploration through assessments, interest inventories, job-shadowing connections, and mentorship opportunities

Assist families with financial aid processes, including FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and stewardship-minded financial planning

Testing & Assessment Administration Oversee and administer admissions testing for incoming students

Coordinate diagnostic testing for academic placement or intervention

Manage all aspects of standardized testing, including scheduling, communication, proctor training, materials management, and reporting

Analyze assessment data to support instructional planning and student support

Maintain compliance with testing protocols and school policies

Provide students with preparation resources for college entrance exams (ACT/SAT/CLT) and coordinate on-campus testing opportunities when applicable

Classroom Culture, Discipleship & Biblical Counseling Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Care Provide biblical counseling to students facing academic pressure, relational conflict, anxiety, identity questions, or spiritual struggles

Use Scripture, prayer, and Christ-centered encouragement to guide students toward repentance, restoration, and growth

Lead students in regular devotions, prayer, and spiritual conversations

Mentor students in spiritual disciplines, discernment, and Christian maturity

Encourage students to apply biblical truth to cultural issues, relationships, and personal decisions

Support chapel programming, small groups, and other spiritual formation initiatives

Help students discern God’s calling in their future education, work, and service, integrating biblical principles of vocation and stewardship

Family Partnership Communicate regularly with parents regarding student needs, progress, and academic planning needs, ensuring families remain informed partners in their child’s academic and spiritual development

Provide biblical encouragement and practical guidance to families navigating academic or behavioral challenges

Host parent workshops on college planning, financial aid, vocational pathways, and biblical decision-making for life after high school

School Life & Community Engagement Faculty Collaboration Participate in staff devotions, professional development, and faculty meetings

Campus & Event Support Support school-wide events such as chapel, Parent Fellowship, Back-to-School Night, School Auction, Spring Banquet, and academic showcases

Assist in coordinating student workshops on topics such as study skills, mental health, digital citizenship, and biblical discernment

Administrative Responsibilities Maintain counseling calendars, records, and communication systems

Develop and update student support policies and documentation

Provide data and reports to administration as needed

Maintain college counseling resources, including school profiles, recommendation processes, and postsecondary planning materials

Academic Records Management Monitor, update, and maintain student transcripts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with graduation requirements in coordination with the Principal

Maintain and update academic records, including course histories, credit audits, and academic standing

Provide families with unofficial transcripts when appropriate and coordinate official transcript requests according to state and school policies

Prepare and submit transcripts, counselor reports, and documentation required for college, scholarship, military, or vocational applications

Testing Program Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing vendors and platforms

Train faculty and staff in testing procedures

Ensure secure handling of testing materials and compliance with ethical standards

Communicate testing schedules, expectations, and results to families

Required Qualifications A vibrant and evident personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Regular attendee of a doctrinally sound, Bible-believing local church

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Biblical Studies, or related field

Demonstrated ability to provide biblical counseling and spiritual guidance to adolescents

Experience working with teens in academic, ministry, or counseling settings

Preferred Qualifications Prior counseling or teaching experience, ideally in Christian education

Why Join Agape Christian Academy Serve in a community committed to academic excellence and spiritual depth

Help students grow as discerning, God-honoring young men and women

Contribute to a mission-driven school that equips students to live as ambassadors for Christ

Further Duties Due to the unique and pivotal time where Agape finds herself, these duties may expand or contract within reason while the future Head of School is sought.