Counselor

Position Description

SCHOOL / LOCATION

American School Dhahran

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

High / Senior

POSITION TYPE

Teacher

WORKS DAYS / HOURS

POSITION STATUS

Full time

SALARY CODE

Teacher

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
- International
- Saudi National

POSITION START DATE

Aug 01 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until filled

REPORTS TO

Brent Wingers, Principal

REQUISITION NUMBER

04-2425-023

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

The Counselor is responsible for and accountable to the following:
**Individual Student Planning**
- Provide social, emotional, academic, and college counseling 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 as-needed 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 as-needed basis.
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, families and the administration to provide academic, social /emotional, and college planning 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.

**College Counseling**
- Hold appropriate knowledge of US, UK, Middle East and other university admissions processes.
- Work with other ASD counselors on information-sharing sessions regarding university admissions processes to students and parents periodically over students 11th and 12th grade years.
- Communicate regularly with travelling university fairs and help organize visits to the school.

**General**
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- 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
- Advanced degree and certification as a school counselor.
- A minimum of two years of relevant school experience required; international school experience preferred.
- A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
- Experience with MS Office/Google Drive Apps.
- Excellent planning, organization, oral and written English communication skills.

Experience and Skills

**Experience**:

- Excellent with MS Office/Google Drive Apps.
- Proven ability to work well with students, families, & colleagues.

**Skill**:

- Model ISG’s core values.
- A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
- 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 self-improvement.
- Excellent planning, organization, oral and written English communication skills.