Elementary / Middle School Counselor (Up to 2 positions available)

The International School Nido de Aguilas; Santiago; In loco; CLP 14.000.000 - 26.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The International School Nido de Aguilas invites applications for Elementary School Counselor and Middle School Counselor positions for the 2027–2028 school year. Up to two positions are available; the roles are full-time and report to the Elementary or Middle School Principal.

Interested candidates should apply by November 30. The counselors will provide a developmental counseling program, collaborate with families and staff, support SEL, crisis guidance, and assist with admissions and

Competenze

• Certification in Psychology/Counseling.
• Counseling experience, preferably in international schools.
• Cross cultural experience and understanding.
• Developmental understanding and experience with Elementary or Middle school students.
• Experience designing for and implementing Social-Emotional Learning programs.
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Mansioni

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Organize preventive social and emotional learning programs for students and families.
• Help teachers integrate social-emotional curriculum into academics.
• Coordinate individual or small group counseling as needed.
• Observe student interactions and build supportive relationships.
• Manage a caseload for Elementary or Middle School students.
• Collaborate with teachers on strategies to support student needs.
• Provide in-service professional learning for staff and families on SEL.
• Support Admissions and transition for new/withdrawn students.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and outside professionals.
• Assist in crisis management planning and safeguarding protocols.
• Provide short-term counseling for personal/family issues.
• Participate in pre-referral and referral processes for students.
• Participate in School and Community Life Committee.
• Participate in safeguarding committees.
• Maintain clear, organized records in school systems.

Conoscenze

Effective listening

Clear communication

Relationship building

Collaboration

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Proactive/problem solving

Cultural responsiveness

Formazione

Certification in Psychology/Counseling

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking to hire for the positions ofElementary School Counselor / Middle School Counselor (Up to two positions available) for the 2027–2028 school year, according to the following skills and qualifications.

Interested candidates please send your application by November 30; position may close before that date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Details

• Position Name: Elementary School Counselor/ Middle School Counselor (Up to two positions available)
• Reports to: Elementary School Principal or Middle School Principal
• Time commitment: Full-time

The position

The focus of counseling at Nido is on proactive and preventive education. The counselor provides a comprehensive developmental counseling program to all students, in collaboration with families and staff to build healthy relationships with peers and adults, to develop a healthy self-image and to navigate their digital world.

School Mission

International School Nido de Aguilasempowers learners toCONNECTauthentically,EXPLOREwith curiosity, andACTwith purpose.

School Core Values

Suitable candidates will demonstrate our core values of

• Kindness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Belonging
• Positivity

Portrait of a Nido Learner

Nido Learners are

• Connectors
• Thinkers
• Inquirers
• Designers
• Changemakers

Qualifications and Experience

• Certification in Psychology/Counseling
• Counseling experience, preferably in international schools
• Cross cultural experience and understanding
• Developmental understanding and experience with Elementary or Middle school aged students
• Understand and/or have experience designing for and implementing Social-Emotional Learning programs
• Preferably an ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English

Skills, Attitudes, and Dispositions

• Ability to connect and build positive relationships with both students and families
• Effective listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly and kindly both verbally and in writing
• A holistic and strengths based approach to working with children and families
• Ability to collaborate with others and consider alternate perspectives
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate a proactive and solutions focused approach
• Ability to navigate highly emotional situations with professional judgement
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Demonstration of self care and attention to own well-being
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to connect with adolescents, communicating clearly and kindly with them
• Flexibility to handle evolving demands and a willingness to support school needs beyond core duties
• Prudence, discretion, and cultural responsiveness within Nido’s international and Chilean educational environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate multicultural, ethical and professional competencies in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the comprehensive school counseling program
• Organize preventive social and emotional learning programs for both students and families
• Support teachers to integrate the divisional social and emotional curriculum into the academic curriculum
• Coordinate and implements individual or short term small group counseling (e.g. crisis intervention, peer mediation, personal growth, etc.) based on identified needs
• Engage with students by observing social interactions, and developing relationships during non-instructional times
• Manage a caseload of half of our Elementary or Middle School regarding their social, emotional and academic needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and develop strategies to support students’ social and emotional needs
• Provide in-service professional learning for staff and families around Social Emotional Learning
• Support Nido’s Admissions Process and assists with the transition of new and withdrawing students, including leadership of the Student Ambassadors Program
• Coordinate referrals for students and/or families to specialists and professionals in the community (e.g. mental health, educational development, medical assessment, etc.)
• Assist in school crisis management planning and safeguarding protocols in accordance with Chilean Law
• Provide short term and immediate counseling for students regarding personal/family concerns (e.g. divorce, death, moving)
• Participate in the pre-referral and referral process for students of conversation process and case manage students with identified social-emotional and mental health needs
• Participate in the School and Community Life Committee (Comite Convivencia Escolar)
• Participate in committees that support safeguarding and social emotional wellbeing
• Keep clear and organized records using school systems for documentation and case management.

International School Nido de Aguilas is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on being a diverse environment and seek the best talents who will contribute to generating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, marital status, cultural background, sexual orientation, languages, abilities, or any other personal characteristic.

International School Nido de Aguilas is committed to promoting a safe and secure environment by following, enforcing and constantly improving our child safeguarding policy.