High School Comprehensive Counselor - Academic Year 2027-2028 at International School of London

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Scope:

• High School – Reporting to:
  Head of Inclusion & Well-being
• Secondary – Reporting to:
  Head of High school

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate must possess a diverse skill set and experience, excelling as a learner, motivator, and communicator. The candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills and foster a supportive, respectful environment while addressing learning obstacles. He/She should facilitate an internationally minded community, emphasizing environmental preservation, mutual care, and enthusiastic learning. He/She must address students' academic, career, and social-emotional needs through the design, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success.

• Qualification in Psychology,
• Masters in School Counselling or equivalent
• Experience in school counselling, preference will be given to those candidates with previous IBDP Counselling experience

• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school in Qatar, in particular he/she should have a working knowledge of spoken and written English
• Have a caring, supportive and understanding nature in order to be an advocate for students
• Have counselling and advisory skills in order to support and guide students, parents and colleagues
• Be resourceful and innovative in developing college counselling frameworks
• Possess a strong understanding of current research on child development and learning, as well as knowledge of adolescent growth stages and college counseling programs.
• Be familiar with relevant international curricula, university programs of study and entrance procedures.
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments in college counselling.

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address students' social-emotional needs, fostering personal growth and resilience.
• Help students and parents understand about universities/college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advise and support Grade 9-12 and their families as they go through the process; and help students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely, including organizing and giving presentations to students and parents throughout the process.
• Meet with students individually, in groups and in Homeroom time, to support the university/college placement and counselling process.
• Advise Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 students on curricular choices, as needed, and work with students to understand university and college admissions worldwide.
• Conduct and maintain regular credit checks for all High School students to monitor progress toward graduation and ensure they meet the credit and course requirements for the High School Diploma.
• Identify any credit deficiencies or potential graduation concerns in a timely manner and work with students, families and relevant staff to develop appropriate plans to address them.
• Approve course changes for Grade 9 to 12 students and update these changes in the Student Information System.
• Ensure students who are taking entrance tests to universities/colleges are given effective training and support.
• Assist students with applications for summer/spring revision programmes and work experience.
• Assist with arranging university/college visits.
• Meet with all university/college admissions representatives who visit the school and facilitate meetings between college representatives and students.
• Serve as a liaison with university/college…