Student jobs in Germany

• Models the values and professional demeanour as expressed in the BIS Mission, Vision and Mandate.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate activities and services directly to students or indirectly for students through collaboration with other school personnel and teach and/or support the Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) Programme.
• Recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families seeking resources as well as provide short-term support to students in line with the role of school counselling.
• Share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and BIS community organisations as well as provide parent/teacher consultation and support as needed.
• Support crisis intervention and contribute to the wider school culture through involvement in classrooms, assemblies, after‑school activities, and field trips.
• Collaborate with the Head of Student Wellbeing & Community Welfare on school‑wide activities to support student wellness.
• Assist in the development of student Individual Education Plans and/or inclass support plans where counselling is needed and liaise with the school nurse to support students who are in need of counselling support.
• Maintain a directory of referral agencies and professionals.
• Assist the principal, pastoral leaders, and teachers with transitioning new and departing students in and out of BIS.
• Practice and support guidelines and safeguards regarding “Privacy and German data protection laws” as well as gain familiarity with German law regarding school children.

• A master's degree or higher in school counselling, social work, or counselling psychology or the equivalent from an accredited graduate school.
• Counselling experience within a school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong awareness of child protection and a commitment to ensure the safety of our students.
• An understanding of the experiences of EAL students, LGBTQ+ students, students with learning disabilities, and students in transition.
• Maintain standards of privacy as provided by German data protection laws and ASCA standards.
• Enthusiasm for working with a diverse international student population.
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate framework and mission statement, preferred.

We offer a varied and exciting job with an international spirit, at a modern campus with the best equipment. We promote professional development and training and provide our employees with their own laptops and among other things. We live diversity, and the work-life balance of our employees is important to us. Therefore, we offer excellent working conditions and social benefits.

The Bavarian International School gAG (BIS) is a private, non‑profit all‑day school with two campuses in the north of Munich (Haimhausen) and in Schwabing. 1,250 students from 70 nations attend the IB World School. Under the motto "Believe. Inspire. Succeed", students enjoy a holistic, personalised and innovative education in English. Intercultural competence, cooperative learning, global responsibility and international mindedness characterise the philosophy of BIS with around 240 teachers and staff.