Secondary School Counselor

Summary:

Secondary School Counselor needed to support student wellbeing and academic success.

About the School:

A school committed to inspiring learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world, with a focus on balance, respect, resilience, innovation, and courage.

The Opportunity:

As a Secondary School Counselor, you will play a key role in supporting students grades 9–12 with academic, personal, social, and career development. You will guide students through the college admissions process and contribute to a comprehensive counseling program that fosters wellbeing and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver a three-tiered counseling program that supports student wellbeing and social-emotional learning.
• Provide academic, personal, and career counseling to students and parents.
• Facilitate academic advising discussions and help students create schedules.
• Coordinate college admissions processes, including PSAT and SAT registration.
• Support students through transitions, including new student orientation and mid-year arrivals.
• Deliver wellbeing, careers, and pathways curriculum as part of the Yuu Nai program.
• Collaborate with DP and CAS Coordinators to deliver the Core+ program.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior support.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in academic and college counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to support student wellbeing and success.
• Experience in facilitating personal, social, and emotional learning programs.
• Expertise in global college admissions processes, including international pathways.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in counseling.
• Minimum of two years experience as an international school counselor.
• Experience working with students and parents during admissions processes in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
• Certification as a school counselor.
• Proficiency in ManageBac, BridgeU, and CPOMS.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, including IB training.
• Supportive, innovative, and collegial work environment.