We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-orientated, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.
REPORTS TO:
Student Services Director
SUPERVISES:
Volunteers as needed
Job Goal
The High School Counselor provides proactive, Christ-centered counseling and academic guidance for students in Grades 9-12. The counselor promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and academic success through direct counseling services, collaboration with teachers and parents, and schoolwide initiatives. Serving as a student advocate and intermediary, the counselor supports effective communication between students, faculty, administration, and parents. A primary focus is guiding students through college and career planning. All ICS faculty demonstrate Christian character through kindness, grace, and integrity, creating a nurturing space for students.
Performance Responsibilities
Counseling & Student Support
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to support students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal needs
- Maintain a safe, confidential, and supportive environment that promotes student trust and growth
- Implement preventive and responsive interventions using evidence-based, solution-focused, and restorative approaches
- Partner with the Learning Support Teacher and MS/HS Principal to address students’ holistic needs through targeted academic, social, and emotional interventions that enhance classroom engagement, organization, motivation, and peer relationships
- Refer students to external professionals or agencies when specialized care is required, ensuring coordinated follow-up and communication
Consultation & Collaboration
- Serve as a student advocate and liaison, fostering open communication among students, teachers, parents, and administration
- Partner with teachers to design classroom strategies that promote positive behavioral, social-emotional, and academic outcomes
- Support crisis management by providing immediate intervention and follow-up support when necessary
Academic, College, and Career Counseling
- Provide students and families with personalized academic, college, and career counseling throughout high school, supporting course selection, graduation planning, and postsecondary preparation
- Guide students through the college exploration, application, and decision process, integrating faith-based discernment and reflection
- Plan and coordinate college fairs, scholarship information sessions, and financial aid workshops in partnership with universities and external organizations
- Implement and refine students’ High School and Post High School plans on an annual basis through individual counseling that results in a written academic learning plan for each student
- Design, deliver, and evaluate developmentally appropriate lessons focused on executive functioning, academic success, emotional wellness, resilience, and college/career readiness (during Advisory)
- Manage student schedules, grades, transcripts, and College Board records, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with graduation requirements
- Oversee the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program and coordinate all relevant courses and assessments
- Coordinate the administration of standardized assessments (PSAT, SAT, AP exams, etc.) and use data to inform counseling and academic planning
- Review academic records for prospective students to assess eligibility for grade-level admission
Parent & Community Engagement
- Partner with parents to promote consistent home-school approaches to supporting student development
- Provide parent education workshops and communication to strengthen understanding of adolescent development, stress management, and college readiness
- Lead alumni engagement and mentorship initiatives that connect graduates with current students for guidance and inspiration
School-Wide Contributions
- Support student transitions between Middle School to High School and from High School to Post Secondary institutions through targeted workshops and programs
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure compliance with school policies and ethical standards
- Participate in the Service Learning program (Project 4:12) including the capstone project Week Without Walls (WWW) by co-leading a team
- Participate actively in faculty meetings, chapel, and school events, modeling the school’s values and Christ-centered mission
- Engage in ongoing professional development in counseling, academic advising, college guidance, and related areas
- Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- [Preferred] Master’s degree in Counseling, School Psychology, or a related field
- Teaching credential from a US state, Canadian province or from ACSI (exceptions will be approved by the Academic Board)
- Experience in international college and career counseling
- [Preferred] Minimum 3–5 years of experience in school counseling (international or cross-cultural experience preferred)
If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to jobs@ics.edu.sg.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
