Job Description

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.