Guidance Counselor

The Guidance Counselor willsSupport students’ academic, spiritual, personal, and social growth by providing counseling, resources, and guidance for their educational and career development. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling services consistent with Christian principles, suitable in a multicultural, expatriate context, to students in the International Academy community
• Liaisons with staff to support student well-being
• Provides professional consultation and in-service to the faculty
• Provides direct/indirect parent education services
• Supports staff in the implementation of preventative programs.

Duties:

Counsel

• Provide spiritual and academic counseling:
  • Guide students in learning and living the Christian faith.
  • Maintain confidentiality of records of interactions with students apart from the permanent file.
  • Inform the Principal of guidance-related issues as they arise
• Schedule conferences with parents as necessary to keep them informed of the student's school programs and:
  • Provide opportunities for parent participation in parent education programs.
  • Help parents develop realistic perceptions of their child's development in relation to the child's potential.
• Support Administration and IA Staff.
• Consult with teachers concerning the student's program and develop management strategies to meet the needs of individual students. This may include in-services on various subjects when needed.

2. Testing & Records

• Ensure ordering, administration, scoring and record-keeping of all standardized tests.
• Ensure academic and ESL evaluation and placement.
• Maintain student academic records.
• Test Score and Data Interpretation:
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the testing program and interpret the results to students, family, and faculty as requested.
  • Assist and work with students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data as needed.

3. College/Career Education

• Provide PSAT, SAT, and ACT materials and information for college-bound students.
• Provide career/aptitude testing (such as the ASVAB).
• Counsel and advise students regarding college applications, career paths, and interest assessment testing.
• Prepare college reference letters for students.
• Monitor the instructional program to ensure that students develop an awareness of the world.
• Serve as a resource person to faculty and students as needed.

4. Programs/Curriculum Planning

• Promote positive attitudes and awareness of the guidance programs within the school and school community.
• Take leadership in the planning and development of the guidance curriculum and program keeping in mind the needs of students.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified in a relevant profession (e.g. psychology, social work, or school counseling).
• Counseling experience in schools or other suitable setting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with both groups and individuals.
• Experience implementing preventive programs relevant to the school setting.
• Ability to provide educational and psychological testing.