We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-oriented, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.
REPORTS TO:
Student Services Director
Job Goal
The MS/HS Social-Emotional Counselor provides proactive, comprehensive, and Christ-centered counseling support for students in Grades 6 to 12. The counselor promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and positive relationships through direct counseling services, teacher and parent collaboration, and the development of schoolwide social-emotional learning initiatives.A key area of focus will include leading the development of the Middle School SEL (Advisory) Program by designing curriculum, equipping teachers, and supporting implementation.
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, Academic Counselor, and Principal to address students’ holistic needs.
- Refer students to external professionals or agencies when specialized care is required, and coordinate follow-up.
Consultation & Collaboration
- Consult regularly with faculty, staff, and parents regarding student well-being, classroom climate, and behavior support.
- Partner with teachers to develop classroom strategies that support positive social-emotional and behavioral outcomes.
- Support crisis management by providing immediate intervention and follow-up support when necessary.
- Lead the continued implementation of the High School School Counseling Curriculum (during Advisory), ensuring consistency and quality in lesson delivery.
- Design and develop the Middle School SEL Program (during Advisory), including curriculum creation, piloting, and refinement.
- Train and equip Advisory teachers through ongoing professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.
- Collaborate with the ES Counselor to ensure vertical alignment between SEL programs.
- Integrate SEL practices with the school’s spiritual life, restorative discipline, and student leadership initiatives.
Parent & Community Engagement
- Partner with parents to promote consistent home–school approaches to supporting student development.
- Offer parent education sessions and workshops on topics such as adolescent development, digital wellness, and social-emotional growth.
School-Wide Contributions
- Support student transitions between Elementary, Middle, and High School, providing guidance and orientation for students and families.
- Contribute to High School programming such as Senior Transition Week, Week Without Walls, and Student Leadership Development.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, documentation, and program calendars.
- 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, SEL, and related areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the MS/HS Principal in alignment with the Staff Handbook and school mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- [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 with supporting students with social & emotional needs
- [Preferred] Minimum 3–5 years of experience in school counseling (international or cross-cultural experience preferred).
- [Preferred] Experience developing or facilitating SEL or Advisory programs 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.
