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<h2>Job overview</h2>G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N RIS seeks an enthusiastic and engaging counselor to directly impact the middle school community by providing a comprehensive counseling program. The applicant will support students' academic and social-emotional life. The applicant will participate in the planning and implementation of the developmental guidance and counseling program. The middle school counselor will support family education by leading parent discussion groups and regularly meeting with families. RIS is committed to child safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by proactively upholding our code of conduct. KEY&nbsp; R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S ● Support students’ academic progress and social-emotional health ● Consult with classroom teachers/advisors about concerns and/or preventative measures for maintaining wellbeing, and facilitate regular communication ● Coordinate with the SST team regarding students with social and emotional issues ● Maintain and update outside referrals and outside referral lists in collaboration with the Student Support team ● Collaborate with the Student Support Team (SST), counseling team, Middle School Principal, Dean of Students, and the Director of Student Support to address concerns and make referrals to external agencies when necessary, coordinating with local social services in line with safeguarding protocols ● Provide individual and crisis counseling, with referrals to outside resources as necessary ● Actively participate in grade-level teaching team meetings, especially regarding students of concern ● Organize and facilitate groups for students with common issues ● Serve as a key member of the Child Safeguarding Task Force ● Lead parent discussion groups, trainings, and Coffee Talks ● Manage and communicate the Advisory curriculum based on the latest educational research with feedback from students, parents, teachers, and administrators ​​● Collaborate with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies into the classroom and Advisory program ● Organize new student orientations and consult on course placement and transition meetings ● Collaborate with ES and HS counselors regarding student transition between sections ● Maintain the database about students being counseled or referred in accordance with data protection and safeguarding guidelines ● Administration of our Caught Being Kind initiative ● Support peer mentoring or peer mediation initiatives as appropriate ● Collaborate with the K-12 Counseling team to maintain alignment across sections ● Collect, analyze, and report data related to student well-being and counseling services to inform program improvement ● Promote an inclusive and culturally responsive counseling program that reflects the diversity of the student body ● Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in school counseling and adolescent development. serve as a core member of the Safeguarding Task Force, supporting case management, documentation, and multi-agency collaboration ● Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns, following school and legal reporting procedures in coordination with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ● Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Middle School Principal S K I L L S&nbsp; &amp;&nbsp; E X P E R I E N C E• Strong background in social-emotional counseling • Possess teaching skills to administer developmental guidance curriculum; organizational skills; computer literacy; and knowledge of the developmental guidance philosophy • Extensive experience in counseling in a K-12 school • Proven ability to cooperate and collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, and parents • Ability to build rapport with students • Experience and training in supporting and implementing comprehensive child safeguarding policies and procedures • Strong skills in monitoring and following through Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S &amp;&nbsp; R E Q U I R E M E N T S&nbsp;• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field • Master’s degree in school counseling preferred • Maintains proper counselor certification

MS Counselor

<h2>Job overview</h2>Required for 12 January - 9 October 2026 NIST is looking for an effective and connected counsellor to join our student support team as a maternity cover. The ideal candidate will be sensitive and knowledgeable about the needs that arise in an international school and have a successful background in the academic, social &amp; emotional counselling of middle school adolescents in a multicultural and international setting. The ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams is essential. Being able to offer effective intervention and proactive class or group-based counselling sessions is also necessary. Candidates require a thorough knowledge of and experience in counselling middle school students, together with the requisite professional qualifications. Outstanding communication (both written/spoken) is expected. Professional expectations: -&nbsp; Promote a welcoming, accepting and positive environment -&nbsp; Meet with individual students to address their social, emotional, academic or behavioural needs -&nbsp; Teach in the advisory programme topics related to academic, social &amp; emotional well-being -&nbsp; Help to develop the wellbeing programme and the capacity of advisors and Heads of Year -&nbsp; Liaise with teachers and act as a resource in providing expertise on sensitive topics -&nbsp; Collaborate with teachers regarding students' academic performance and/or social/emotional development -&nbsp; Develop positive partnerships between home and school and meet with parents as needed -&nbsp; Provide parent workshops relating to the academic/social-emotional world of adolescents -&nbsp; Maintain confidential and accurate files -&nbsp; Provide support to students transitioning into, within, or out of NIST -&nbsp; Work collaboratively with other student support personnel to address individual student needs -&nbsp; Be fully aware of MTSS best practices and act accordingly with interventional requirements -&nbsp; Maintain school-wide crisis protocols and provide intervention services as required -&nbsp; Be supportive and compassionate, but have high expectations for all students -&nbsp; Be flexible, patient and supportive -&nbsp; Be an effective and positive department collaborator -&nbsp; Possess beliefs aligned with the school's mission, vision and values -&nbsp; Utilise different cultural practices aligned with international mindedness -&nbsp; Value a holistic educational experience and an ability to connect with students -&nbsp; Contribute to the school's extra-curricular activities/service programmes -&nbsp; Support the school community, maintain professional standards, and trust -&nbsp; Perform duties in accordance with NIST's Professional and Child Safeguarding Codes of Conduct -&nbsp; Complete other duties as assigned by the school's leadership team NIST is an ambitious school with a mission to do our best for every student. As such, NIST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity, and criminal record checks.

Middle School Counsellor (Personal & Academic) - Maternity Cover

<h2>Job overview</h2>POSITION: SCHOOL COUNSELLOR Highgate International School Thailand will open in August 2026. A premium international school located in the beautiful province of Chonburi, it will cater for students between the ages of 2 and 18. Operated in partnership with Siam Motors Group and Highgate School, London, staff will enjoy access to a wide range of world-class facilities, to include a full-sized FIFA approved football pitch, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 450-seater auditorium, a black-box theatre, a STEM building and a Library and Digital Media Centre. They will draw upon a rich academic heritage spanning 460 years. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The School Counsellor will: <ul><li>Provide a wide range of tailored counselling services for students, student groups and the families of students assigned to Pre-Prep and Junior School classes</li><li>Plan, implement and review preventative and responsive programmes connected to the health and wellbeing of the student population</li><li>Foster curiosity, rigour, engagement, enthusiasm, community and kindness among the student population</li><li>Develop a close network of supportive relationships with external service providers</li><li>Act as a primary member of the school safeguarding team</li><li>Maintain, manage and review confidential records</li><li>Work in accordance with school policy and in the wider interests of the school</li><li>Contribute positively to a school culture founded upon the considered maintenance of high expectations</li><li>Communicate effectively with members of the wider school community</li><li>Attend regular meetings and support the safe running of the school campus#</li></ul> KEY CHARACTERISTICS The School Counsellor will: <ul><li>Be passionate about the development of young people</li><li>Have integrity and exhibit outstanding communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Be compassionate, warm, adaptable and upbeat</li><li>Demonstrate exceptional ethical judgement</li><li>Have a pioneering attitude</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE The School Counsellor will:<ul><li>Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work or a closely related field</li><li>Have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting</li><li>Demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of childhood development</li><li>Have experience of supporting the development of young people who hold English as an additional language</li></ul> SAFEGUARDING Highgate International School Thailand is committed to the protection of children. Candidates for all roles will be required to provide detailed information pertaining to their personal identity, employment history and qualifications. Background checks will be undertaken to ensure the suitability of candidates to work in a school and alongside young people.

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