• Division: Secondary School
• Reports to: Secondary Principal
• Category: Overseas or Local Hire
• Start Date: August 2027
• Contract Length: Initial 2 Year Contract

POSITION OVERVIEW SUMMARY

AISB Counselors aspire to cultivate a compassionate, safe and inclusive environment where all students feel affirmed, heard and empowered to be themselves and take courageous action in life.  They deliver a comprehensive developmental counseling program; work in partnership with students, parents, faculty and staff; advocate for and value the diversity of all students within a global context; and foster wellbeing and the holistic development of each student.

AISB Counselors believe that all students:

• Have the ability and the right to learn, grow and develop;
• Have the right to a caring adult professional advocate at school;
• Have the right to feel safe, supported, and accepted in school;
• Have unique skills, strengths and potential.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education & Certification

• A university degree in a related field;
• A school counseling certification or relevant accreditation;

Experience

• At least 5 years previous experience in a school setting;
• International school experience (preferred);
• Working with and/or understanding of MYP & DP (preferred);
• Understand and/or have experience implementing a Social-Emotional Learning curriculum;
• Working with and understanding young learners and their development;

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment;
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written);
• Skills and training for effective technology integration.

KEY ATTRIBUTES 

• Ability to connect and relate warmly to children and adults;
• A holistic and strength based approach to working with children and families;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent listening, observational, verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to collaborate with others and consider alternative perspectives;
• A commitment to professional growth;
• A proactive approach and ability to take initiative when needed;
• Ability to navigate emotionally intense situations;
• Patient, enthusiastic, sensitive and flexible.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assessing learning and social-emotional needs to advise on the best approaches and provisions to support learning and development;
• Facilitating a successful transition process for families arriving to Romania and/or AISB as well as those leaving the school community;
• Facilitating the implementation of our social-emotional curriculum in the classrooms (including the Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum and Health and Relationship lessons);
• Individual Student Planning - assist students with developing personal/social skills, goals and plans;
• Collect observations and developmental background information, provide ongoing monitoring to design possible interventions, and inform parents, teachers, and other education professionals in best supporting students;
• Participating regularly in the Student Care process which identifies struggling students and determines how best to meet the social, emotional, behavioral and learning needs of these children;
• Collaborating regularly with the other counselors, teachers, the Secondary Leadership team, Learning Support and other members in the school;
• Keeping documented records, progress monitoring and data in regards to child needs and counseling programs;
• Developing and applying effective interventions to promote psychological wellbeing and social, emotional and behavioral development, and to support educational success;
• Developing and facilitating workshops, presentations, and courses for parents, teachers and others involved with the education of children;
• Reviewing, developing and implementing policies (e.g. child protection policy, inclusion policy, etc.);
• Liaising and networking with other local, regional and international professionals (e.g. community mental health professionals, ISCA, CEESA, IDS, etc.);
• Understanding of and responding to Child Protection incidents according to our school policy, procedures, and Romanian Law.

Other

AISB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All faculty and staff members are expected to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s Child Protection Policy. Appointment to this position is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and references.

Please note: AISB follows the guidelines of the school’s protective behavior policies and protocols and personal data protection policies and procedures, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees, and reporting any personal data breach.

JOB CODE: 1000012