High School Counselor

Job Description We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-orientated, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team. REPORTS TO: Student Services Director SUPERVISES: Volunteers as needed Job Goal The High School Counselor provides proactive, Christ-centered counseling and academic guidance for students in Grades 9-12. The counselor promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and academic success through direct counseling services, collaboration with teachers and parents, and schoolwide initiatives. Serving as a student advocate and intermediary, the counselor supports effective communication between students, faculty, administration, and parents. A primary focus is guiding students through college and career planning. All ICS faculty demonstrate Christian character through kindness, grace, and integrity, creating a nurturing space for students. Performance Responsibilities Counseling & Student Support - Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students social-emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal needs - Maintain a safe, confidential, and supportive environment that promotes student trust and growth - Implement preventive and responsive interventions using evidence-based, solution-focused, and restorative approaches - Partner with the Learning Support Teacher and MS/HS Principal to address students holistic needs through targeted academic, social, and emotional interventions that enhance classroom engagement, organization, motivation, and peer relationships - Refer students to external professionals or agencies when specialized care is required, ensuring coordinated follow-up and communication Consultation & Collaboration - Serve as a student advocate and liaison, fostering open communication among students, teachers, parents, and administration - Partner with teachers to design classroom strategies that promote positive behavioral, social-emotional, and academic outcomes - Support crisis management by providing immediate intervention and follow-up support when necessary Academic, College, and Career Counseling - Provide students and families with personalized academic, college, and career counseling throughout high school, supporting course selection, graduation planning, and postsecondary preparation - Guide students through the college exploration, application, and decision process, integrating faith-based discernment and reflection - Plan and coordinate college fairs, scholarship information sessions, and financial aid workshops in partnership with universities and external organizations - Implement and refine students High School and Post High School plans on an annual basis through individual counseling that results in a written academic learning plan for each student - Design, deliver, and evaluate developmentally appropriate lessons focused on executive functioning, academic success, emotional wellness, resilience, and college/career readiness (during Advisory) - Manage student schedules, grades, transcripts, and College Board records, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with graduation requirements - Oversee the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program and coordinate all relevant courses and assessments - Coordinate the administration of standardized assessments (PSAT, SAT, AP exams, etc.) and use data to inform counseling and academic planning - Review academic records for prospective students to assess eligibility for grade-level admission Parent & Community Engagement - Partner with parents to promote consistent home-school approaches to supporting student development - Provide parent education workshops and communication to strengthen understanding of adolescent development, stress management, and college readiness - Lead alumni engagement and mentorship initiatives that connect graduates with current students for guidance and inspiration School-Wide Contributions - Support student transitions between Middle School to High School and from High School to Post Secondary institutions through targeted workshops and programs - Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure compliance with school policies and ethical standards - Participate in the Service Learning program (Project 4:12) including the capstone project Week Without Walls (WWW) by co-leading a team - Participate actively in faculty meetings, chapel, and school events, modeling the school's values and Christ-centered mission - Engage in ongoing professional development in counseling, academic advising, college guidance, and related areas - Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills - Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism - Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience - [Preferred] Master's degree in Counseling, School Psychology, or a related field - Teaching credential from a US state, Canadian province or from ACSI (exceptions will be approved by the Academic Board) - Experience in international college and career counseling - [Preferred] Minimum 35 years of experience in school counseling (international or cross-cultural experience preferred) If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to [Confidential Information]. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.