Qualifications & Experience:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, School Counselling, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in counselling, preferably in a school or educational setting.
International Teaching Experience (desirable)
IB MYP/DP experience (desirable)
Professional Expectations:
Promote a welcoming, accepting and positive environment
Meet with individual students to address their social, emotional, academic or behavioural needs
Teach in the advisory programme topics related to academic, social & emotional well-being
Help to develop the wellbeing programme and the capacity of advisors and Heads of Year
Liaise with teachers and act as a resource in providing expertise on sensitive topics
Collaborate with teachers regarding students' academic performance and/or social/emotional development
Develop positive partnerships between home and school, and meet with parents as needed
Provide parent workshops relating to the academic/social-emotional world of adolescents
Act as a referral source to community resources and work with these external agencies as necessary
Maintain confidential and accurate files
Provide support to students transitioning into, within, or out of NIST
Work in conjunction with Admissions, administration, and other school support service providers with decisions regarding the appropriate educational placement of students
Work collaboratively with other student support personnel (Vice Principals, Learning & Enrichment Support, School Psychologist and EAL) to address individual student needs (and act as case manager when designated)
Be fully aware of MTSS best practices and act accordingly with interventional requirements
Maintain school-wide crisis protocols and provide intervention services as required
Maintain current knowledge of developments and trends in the field of personal/academic counselling
Be supportive and compassionate, but have high expectations for all students
Be flexible, patient and supportive
Appreciate that beliefs and attitudes (growth mindset/resilience) are essential for success
Have experience with advisory curriculum review and development
Be an effective and positive department collaborator
Possess beliefs aligned with the school's mission, vision and values
Utilise different cultural practices aligned with international mindedness
Value a holistic educational experience and an ability to connect with students
Contribute to the school's extra-curricular activities/service programmes
Support the school community, maintain professional standards, and trust
Perform duties in accordance with NIST's Professional and Child Safeguarding Codes of Conduct
Complete other duties as assigned by the school's leadership team
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