This role works closely with the Director of Counseling, teachers, school leadership, and families to support students’ social-emotional needs and ensure appropriate interventions and support systems are in place. The position also supports Mandarin-speaking students and families, helping ensure clear communication and culturally responsive guidance when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
Facilitate small group counseling sessions focused on social skills, emotional regulation, friendship, and conflict resolution
Provide counseling support in Mandarin for Mandarin-speaking students to ensure accessibility and comfort
Serve as a communication bridge between Mandarin-speaking families and the school regarding student well-being
Conduct student check-ins and provide early intervention for students demonstrating emotional or behavioral concerns
Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student behavior, peer relationships, and classroom functioning
Participate in parent meetings and provide culturally responsive guidance to families when appropriate
Support the implementation of the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for student social-emotional and behavioral needs
Deliver and support social-emotional learning lessons aligned with the Second Step SEL curriculum
Assist in developing and implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and preventative mental health initiatives
Maintain accurate, confidential, and professional documentation of counseling sessions and student support plans
Provide consultation to teachers regarding strategies to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs
Support school-wide well-being initiatives, workshops, and mental health awareness activities
Collaborate with the counseling team on student Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and intervention strategies
Qualifications
Required:
• Degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school or youth-focused setting
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning frameworks and student support systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethical standards
• Eligibility to obtain a work permit and visa in Thailand
Preferred:
• Experience working in an international school environment
• Experience supporting multilingual or multicultural student populations
• Familiarity with MTSS frameworks and tiered student support systems
• Experience implementing or supporting Second Step or similar SEL programmes
Salary & Benefits
• Salary based on qualifications and experience
• Yearly renewable contract
• Health benefits (school contributes 50% of SSO government insurance)
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