Secondary School Chaplain at Rosslyn Academy

Purpose 

• The Secondary School Chaplain partners with students, staff, and parents to design and implement spiritual programs that nurture Middle and High School students in Christian faith, character, and service. The role helps foster a Christ-centered environment where students grow in their God-given gifts and learn to serve the world community

Key Responsibilities 

Spiritual Leadership & Modeling 

• Model a personal commitment to Christ, integrity, and Christian living. 
• Foster a Christ-centered environment aligned with the school’s vision and mission. 
• Provide servant leadership that inspires faith development in students and staff. 
• Consistently model professionalism and exhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner. 

Program Design & Instruction 

• Plan and lead chapels, Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW), and other spiritual life programs that are age-appropriate and engaging. 
• Collaborate with students, staff, and guest speakers to enrich programming. 
• Mentor and train student leaders to participate in chapels and other spiritual settings. 

Pastoral Care & Supervision 

• Provide pastoral support and counseling for students and families as needed. 
• Assist with crisis intervention as part of the student support team and as directed by administration.. 
• Perform school-related duties as assigned by the DSL or the Middle school or High School Principal in conjunction with the DSL. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Work closely with other chaplains, principals, and administrators to coordinate events. 
• Communicate key spiritual life activities through school publications and meetings. 
• Engage in spiritual development and remain aware of current youth culture and ministry practices. 
• Annually participate in Leadership and Spiritual Life Goals using the RAP under the supervision of the DSL 
• Regularly participate in Middle or High School Staff meetings and other Professional Learning or 
• Development Meetings as directed by the DSL. 

Student Leadership & Activities/ Administrative Duties 

• Lead and mentor Middle and High School Student Leadership Teams (SLT) 
• Organize retreats, spirit weeks, discipleship opportunities for students. Maintain a written record of 
• programming in the Spiritual Life Handbook. 
• Steward the spiritual life budget under the direction of the Director of Spiritual Life. 
• Chaperone HS/MS CFS trips with other staff each year under the direction of the principals and Service 

Learning Department 

• Assist with various parenting seminars throughout the year as directed by the DSL and Principals. 
• Partner with the Counseling Department and Service Learning team on transition seminars, parent workshops, and service trips. 
• Perform additional school-related responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a sense of God’s calling to serve at Rosslyn Academy. 
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and prior experience in pastoral, youth, or ministry leadership. 
• Proven ability to work cross-culturally and to respect diversity within the body of Christ. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in English and basic technology. 
• Agreement with Rosslyn Academy’s Christian beliefs and Statements on Diversity and Human Sexuality. 

Preferred: 

• Degree in Theology or Ministry (Bachelor’s or Master’s). 
• Previous intercultural or international school ministry experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work effectively with adolescents. 

Work Requirements 

• Full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week). 
• Flexibility required for evening or weekend events. 
• Participation in co-curricular activities as appropriate to gifting and availability. 

Supervision and Support 

• The Middle/High School Chaplain serves as part of the Chaplain Team under the Director of Spiritual Life, 
• collaborating with chaplains across all grade levels. New chaplains are mentored during their first year by the DSL 
• and work with a planning team to coordinate SEW, Chapel, and Discipleship activities.