Elementary School Counselor International Schools Group

SUMMARY

ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic ES Counselor. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of best practices in school counseling and education to serve as a student advocate, leader, collaborator, and consultant. The ES 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 ES 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. ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the counseling program. The ideal candidate would also be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.

JOB DUTIES

The successful candidate will be able to effectively:

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people ( child protection ).
• Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
• Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
• Commit to continual professional learning.
• Know and respond to the needs of all students.
• Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
• Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community.
• Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
• Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ISG Jubail community.
• Espouse creativity and passion in their daily work.
• Promote an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in responding to sensitive issues, including confidential record keeping.
• Work with students, families, & colleagues.

Specifically with regards to counseling, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:

Individual Student Planning

• Provide social, emotional, and academic counseling for students, individually or in group sessions, on an as needed basis.
• 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.
• 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.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, families and the administration to provide academic, social and emotional support for students.
• Provide information and skills to parents, school staff, administration and the community to assist them in helping students in academic and social development.
• Conduct in-service training for other stakeholders to share school counseling expertise.

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 breaks, lunch, etc.
• Participate in interdisciplinary curriculum development to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive counseling curriculum.
• Share interests and passions with students through the after-school program.
• ES counselors deliver the counseling curriculum to KG2 and KG1 children.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

The candidate must have:

• Minimum of bachelor s degree in a related field of study.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced degree and certification as a school counselor.
• A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
• Experience with Google Apps for Education.
• Excellent planning, organization, oral and written English communication skills.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Counseling students in an international school context.
• Utilizing the ISCA standards to guide practice.
• Leading and inspiring middle school students to be informed and inspired community members and leaders.
• Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues.
• Leading groups of students and faculty.

Skills and Dispositions

• Positive and compassionate outlook.
• Open-mindedness and flexibility.
• A proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
• Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.