About the job Graded School expects counselors to be involved in their professional practice both in the classroom and outside of it. In addition to having social/emotional learning expertise, Graded expects all of its counselors to be broad-based educators, enthusiastically collaborating with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators to support the social/emotional well-being of all members of the school community. Counselors need to be genuinely committed to the school’s mission and core values. The primary purpose of a Graded Social Emotional Lower School Counselor is to provide comprehensive developmentally appropriate social, emotional, and academic support for Graded students in the Upper School. Minimum Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Education and/or Psychology, with a certification in counseling. A minimum of counseling experience, preferably in American International Schools. An international mindset, with a preference for counseling experience or post secondary education in an international context. Knowledge of, and experience with the major areas of responsibility and specific tasks listed below. Main Duties and Responsibilities Communicate with parents, faculty, and administration regarding student progress, academically, emotionally, and socially. Working with students: Provide short-term individual and small group counseling to offer social, emotional, and academic support. Work in partnership with other teachers to design and plan for the implementation of Tier 1 SEL service provision. Use data to develop Tier 2 social emotional groups for short-term targeted intervention (6 - 8 weeks) to support student academic success and social and emotional growth. Design and deliver the SEL curriculum, including safeguarding lessons. Work with students to create and adjust their class schedules. Be an advocate for students as needed. Working with families: Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources. Act as liaison for individual students’ outside specialists when needed. Meet with new students and their families to assist in their orientation, schedule creation, and transition into and out of Graded. Organize and/or facilitate informational events for parents, such as counselor coffee mornings and parent evenings. Collaborating with with teachers, administrators, and other school staff: Serve on grade level / divisional admission committees. Coordinate and process school documents and teacher recommendations for boarding/summer applications. Meet regularly with the Divisional Administration to discuss student issues. Meet regularly with the PP -12 Counseling team to review and develop the school counseling program. Provide recommendations for school staff regarding wellness activities and advocating for mental health support. Participate in the LS SST team meetings Receive, document, and report child safeguarding reports from students and adults in the community. Support and guide teachers to support student social emotional needs in the classroom and advisory/mentoring setting. Advise and communicate with CWW and other trip leaders regarding necessary precautions for students of concern, prior to trips. Design, plan, implement, and oversee a documented transition program for students moving from LS to MS. Work with the Lower School Grade 5 students and parents in semester 2 to plan and implement a positive transition to Middle School. Assist in the planning and facilitation of the LS Student Ambassadors program. Collaborates closely with LS administration to support student behavior intervention when needed and appropriate. A Graded teacher is expected to: Follow basic professional requirements regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and language. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a timely manner and in culturally appropriate ways. Actively participate in professional development act

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Tipo de contrato e Jornada: Efetivo – CLT - Período Integral

Área Profissional: Especialista em Saúde - Psicologia