High School Social Emotional Counsellor

High School Social Emotional Counsellor

At the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), we’re not just another international school. We’re a vibrant, curious, and courageous learning community where over 1,200 students from over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

The ISZL School Counsellors, guided by the International School Counselor Association (ISCA) model, work in partnership with students, staff, and families to foster student growth and success. In alignment with ISZL’s mission, they support a community of learners determined to make the world – or our corner of it – a better, kinder place. By applying research‑based practices, they empower students to discover, explore, and achieve their potential as lifelong learners, embracing opportunities and challenges with a spirit of enthusiastic inquiry.

Through a holistic, data informed programme, ISZL Counsellors nurture students’ personal, social/emotional, academic, and future wellbeing, while also promoting a positive and inclusive school climate.

This is a full-time position and will begin in August of 2026.

The High School Counsellor is expected to:

• Provides individual and small group counselling services that are grounded in evidence‑based, culturally competent, practices to support students’ social/emotional, academic, and personal growth.
• Delivers school counselling core curriculum lessons or activities in the classroom and large‑group settings, ensuring that Tier 1 (MTSS) counselling services are accessible and equitable for all students.
• Designs and implements short‑term, Tier 2, interventions to support students in areas such as emotional regulation, social skill development, and conflict resolution.
• As a member of the Student Support Services Team, designs Student Support Plans for students with mild‑to‑moderate social‑emotional and/or behavioural needs, acts as their Case Manager, and ensures the delivery of the identified support.
• Support students in times of transition, crisis, or challenge.
• Serves as a Child Protection Officer (CPO), responds to safeguarding concerns in line with school policies and legal requirements, and promotes the safety and welfare of all students and children.
• Engages in regular and reflective consultation to share expertise and problem‑solve with educators, families, and other professionals.
• Collaborates with parents, educators, and external providers to share strategies and foster connections that support student wellbeing and academic achievement, while monitoring progress as needed.
• Uses the majority of time providing direct and indirect counselling services (>80%) and the remaining time (