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<h2>Job overview</h2>Position TitleElementary School Counselor Reports ToElementary School Principal Primary Functions• Provide guidance lessons to students in grades 1 through 5.• Provide responsive support to students in Pre-K through grade 5.• Serve as a member of the Student Support Services Department. Duties and Responsibilities Guidance Curriculum and Instruction&nbsp;1.	Deliver guidance lessons to all students in grades 1–5 in accordance with the specified curriculum, covering topics such as social skills, safety, understanding self and others, multi-cultural relationships, communication, problem solving, and handling transitions.&nbsp;2.	Develop curriculum maps for all guidance units to ensure alignment with student needs and developmental stages. Student Support and Counseling3. Support individual student planning in areas such as decision-making, personal challenges, transition planning, and problem resolution.4. Respond to student needs using a variety of methods, including individual and small group counseling, crisis intervention, peer facilitation, and consultation with staff and families.5. Participate in Student Support Team meetings as requested by the Principal or Coordinator—Student Support Services. Records and Student Information Management6. Oversee and maintain cumulative file updates for students in Pre-K through grade 5.7. Ensure all cumulative files are effectively organized and accessible for instructional and administrative purposes.8. Conduct individual meetings with newly accepted students and their parents to support successful transition into the school. Family and Faculty Engagement9. Assist with class placement for new students and provide academic and behavioral information to teachers in advance of student arrival.10. Develop and implement parent and faculty in-service programs to support student well-being and learning. Additional Responsibilities11. Collaborate with school leadership, staff, and Student Support Services to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.12. Assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal, Coordinator for Student Support Services, or Head of School. Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.• Appropriate counseling certification or license.• Minimum of three years of experience in school counseling, preferably in an elementary or IB PYP setting.• Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and counseling best practices.• Ability to support students in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.• Experience with guidance curriculum development and student support strategies. ApplicationWe welcome candidates who are passionate about supporting the social-emotional growth and well-being of elementary students. Candidates should have experience in school counseling, a commitment to student-centered guidance, and the ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme.

Elementary School Counselor (IB PYP)

<h2>Job overview</h2>This is an excellent opportunity to join and work collaboratively with our successful team of school counselors at Garden International School. We are looking for an innovative, dynamic and experienced School Counsellor with the ability to work therapeutically with children in primary and secondary, with a growth mindset and high expectations. GIS is a well-resourced and successful international school with great facilities and a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the center of our mission. GIS is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach.The school is focused on creating the best environments for our learners to grow and develop academically, emotionally, physically and socially. With a positive and progressive outlook, based on the latest research, we seek to constantly improve the provision for learning. With over 75 hours dedicated to teacher CPD every year, as well as a keen focus on staff and student well-being, we are constantly striving for excellence, both as practitioners and for our learners. As an ‘Apple Distinguished’ school, GIS uses the latest technology to enhance learning and provide a 1:1 device programme and use Google Apps for Education as our main learning platform. Successful candidate must: <ul><li>Have a proven track record of outstanding practice working with a wide variety of emotional, social and behavioral difficulties </li><li>Have confidence in working one-to-one, with families and small groups </li><li>Be able to provide crisis intervention </li><li>Be able to utilise verbal and non verbal therapeutic approaches such as play or art. </li><li>Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks </li><li>Have an ability to use ICT to support and enhance the counselling process </li><li>Be able to keep secure and suitable case records on each counselling session </li><li>Be able to engage with monthly clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor; </li><li>Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams </li><li>Have a warm and relatable personality and able to engage and motivate children, parents and staff </li></ul>We will provide: A competitive salary and benefits package A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment with ongoing Professional Development and weekly Professional Learning and Wellbeing timeThe closing date for applications is 9th January 2026. We encourage early applications as we may appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Long-listed candidates will be invited for interview face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur or over zoom. Please review the ‘GIS Information for Applicants 2026-27’ booklet found in the Applicant Info Pack prior to applying for this role. Garden International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (ICPC or equivalent).

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