Job Description
Summary:
High School Counselor Full-Time – Support student success with comprehensive counseling and guidance.
About the School:
A school that fosters a global, inclusive community, offering rigorous academic programs and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities to prepare students for the future.
The Opportunity:
As a High School Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting students through their academic, social, and emotional development. You will guide students in navigating college and career pathways, ensuring they are equipped for success in a global environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a dynamic, supportive learning community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ISCA model.
- Provide academic, career, personal/social, and global perspective counseling to students in grades 9–12.
- Collaborate with teachers, faculty, and parents to support student success and well-being.
- Offer individual and group counseling, career guidance, and college admissions support.
- Coordinate new student orientation and support families with school-related concerns.
- Conduct workshops for faculty and parents on relevant student issues and child protection.
- Participate in Child Protection cases and support Crisis Response initiatives.
- Support students during transitions, including Middle School to High School and new student arrivals.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Master's degree in school counseling and a valid licensure or certification in counseling.
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a High School Counselor in an accredited international school.
- Experience implementing a program based on the ISCA model.
- Strong understanding of global college and career pathways, with specific experience in European and North American placements.
- Experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
- Recent professional development in counseling and experience with AP and IB Diploma Programs.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in using a web-based student information platform.
Preferred
- Experience in leading or contributing to student support initiatives.
- Strong communication and consultation skills with teachers and parents.
- Involvement in extracurricular activities, including music, athletics, or the arts.
- Experience with student transition programs and advisory systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
- Involvement in a vibrant, multicultural school community.
- Access to a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.