Elementary School Counselor

Chiang Mai International School

Job Location:

Chiang Mai - Thailand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:ES Counselor

Status:Full-Time

Division / Department: Elementary / Student Support

Reports To: Elementary Principal

This position provides the opportunity of working at a WASC accredited international school managing small class sizes and counseling academically motivated students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Chiang Mai International School provides a generous amount of planning time to allow counselors to prepare and present developmental guidance units provide individual/group counseling and to collaborate with teachers parents and administration to monitor student progress. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively in a positive and supportive department with well-qualified professional colleagues.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Elementary School Counseling
Counseling license / certification from an accredited university/college
Ability to teach developmental guidance lessons from PreK Gr 5 level
Minimum 2 years counseling experience
College guidance training and experience
Student-centered flexible and creative
Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Strong emotional resilience and the capability to handle difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.
Attentive to social-emotional learning needs of students
Commitment to collaborative planning
Proficient with educational administrative and communication technology
Fluent in English with excellent writing skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Elementary School Counseling
Experience counseling in a multi-cultural setting
Experience administering a variety of assessments and analyzing/communicating results
Experience in data analysis and goal setting to inform and improve instructional practices

Experience with interactive technology
Good knowledge of multiple related disciplines
Experience with differentiating and accommodating to meet learning and language needs

Major Job Responsibilities

Plan and conduct the ES developmental guidance curriculum
Create positive engaging and supportive school environment
Assist in the scheduling of students and development of the master schedule; familiarity with Power School beneficial
Counsel individuals and small groups of students with social emotional developmental and academic needs
Consult with teachers staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students
Refer students with needs to appropriate program specialists or community agencies
Participate in coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school
Participate in and facilitate the intervention team process
Monitoring student progress toward meeting CMIS promotion requirements
Pursue continuous professional growth
Meet all deadlines related to submission of documents information and records
Incorporate regular assessment data to inform program-based decisions
Differentiate counseling approaches to meet the needs of all students
Work collaboratively with faculty staff and administration
Establish and maintain professional communication with parents students and colleagues
Report for and perform supervision duties as assigned
Sponsor organize and supervise one extracurricular activity for one semester
Collaborate to plan implement and chaperone school activities related to divisional all school classroom or activities
Attend all required scheduled meetings involving students parents faculty staff and administration
Serve on at least one school-based committee as assigned
Travel with and supervise school-based field trips (day trips and/or overnight trips) as assigned
Adhere to CMIS child protection policies
Organize and conduct school-wide Mental Health Awareness events; provide Mental Health awareness and training for faculty/staff/students
Understand Christian values and demonstrate positive character
Perform other duties as assigned

CMIS Schoolwide Student Learner Outcomes

Courageous Learners who:

- Embody a work ethic that values learning and academic integrity
- Pursue personal growth as adaptive independent learners
- Exhibit thinking that is open minded creative and takes risks
- Utilize resources and technology to effectively support learning and work

Responsible Global Citizens who:

- Understand Christian virtues and positive student character
- Demonstrate integrity through consistent respect for people of all faiths
- Develop cultural awareness and an appreciation for diversity
- Serve as responsible proactive members of the global community

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position:ES CounselorStatus:Full-TimeDivision / Department: Elementary / Student SupportReports To: Elementary PrincipalThis position provides the opportunity of working at a WASC accredited international school managing small class sizes and counseling academically motivated students from diverse c...