Counselor

Position Description

SCHOOL / LOCATION

American School Dhahran

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

Elementary / Primary

POSITION TYPE
Teacher

WORKS DAYS / HOURS

POSITION STATUS
Full time

SALARY CODE
Teacher

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

• International
• Saudi National
• Dependent

POSITION START DATE
Aug

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Until filled

REPORTS TO
Brent Wingers, Principal

REQUISITION NUMBER
Summary

The School Counselor brings knowledge of best practices in school counseling and education to serve as student advocate, leader, collaborator, and consultant.

The Counselor is a critical member of the educational team and works collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive school counseling program to promote and support student success.

The Counselor is committed to continuous professional growth, adheres to a high standard of professional conduct, and practices ethical principles of the school counseling profession at all times.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).

Individual Student Planning

• Provide social, emotional, academic, and behavioral counseling support for students, individually or in group sessions.
• Assist students and families with school transitions (new students, departing students, transitioning from elementary to middle school, etc.).
• Use student data to support decision making in designing effective interventions and counseling services.

Responsive Services

• Participate on the Crisis Management Team on an asneeded basis.
• Provide intervention/support in crisis situations.
• Serve as the Child Protection Designated Lead in responding to and managing all child protection concerns when needed.
• Refer students and their parents, as needed, to appropriate specialists, special programs and/or outside agencies.

System Support

• Consult and advise on admissions and placement decisions for students on an asneeded basis.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, families, learning support team and the administration to provide social, emotional, academic, and behavioral support for students.

Delivery of Counseling Curriculum

• Collaborate with administrators and counselors across the District to design, implement, and deliver a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program to provide students with the knowledge and skills in the four domains (academic, personal/social; career, and global perspective).
• Become actively involved with students through classroom visitations, presentation of lessons, participation in student activities and being visible during student break, lunch, etc.
• Participate in interdisciplinary curriculum development to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum.

General

• Provide supervision to student "after school activity" or coach/assistant coach the athletic team.
• Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study (advanced degree preferred).
• Certification as a school counselor.
• A minimum of two years of relevant school experience required; international school experience preferred. Proficient with MS Office/Google Drive Apps.

Experience and Skills

Experience

• A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
• Proven ability to work well with students, families, & colleagues.

Skills:

• Excellent planning, organization, oral and written English communication skills.
• Model ISG's core values.
• Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in responding to sensitive issues, including confidential record keeping.
• Positive attitude toward continuous selfimprovement.

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