Counsellor

Australian International School Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian International School Malaysia is seeking a School Counsellor to improve student learning and wellbeing through counseling services and educational programs. Responsibilities include providing individual support, developing wellbeing plans, and training staff and parents.

A suitable candidate should have a tertiary qualification in counselling, teaching accreditation, and significant experience in school counselling. The role aims to enhance student engagement and wellbeing within the school community.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Counsellor in Australia or similar setting.
• Significant experience providing school counselling from ELC - Year 12.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and support to students, individuals and small groups.
• Liaise and consult with parents about student welfare.
• Project manage school development projects related to student wellbeing.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication

Behavior management

Program development

Education

Tertiary qualification in counselling

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job overview

JOB PURPOSE

The School Counsellor is responsible for the provision of services to improve student learning through: educational assessment; wellbeing plan development; staff and parent training and curriculum development in teaching social, emotional and values education. The School Counsellor will work as part of a team to provide support and guidance for students to improve student learning and well-being and will play a lead role in developing school wide policy and programs to improve student welfare.

KEY RESULTS AREAS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

Provide counselling and support to students, individuals and small groups.

Liaise and consult with parents.

Liaise and coordinate with outside health professionals.

Assist in the identification of students in need of individualised learning plans.

Provide assistance to teachers to present classroom-based programs for social, emotional health and values education.

Assist Heads of School to develop and evaluate curriculum for pastoral care and assist them in their role of ensuring quality teaching and learning in this area.

Design and deliver parent and staff training designed to improve approaches to behaviour management, extending learning and in providing individualised learning programs.

Develop and deliver programs that improve student self-esteem, wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Support Stage Leaders and Year Coordinators in the delivery of programs that support student transition.

Project manage small‑scale policy and school development projects that contribute to the School’s strategic goals.

Provide advice to the Senior Executive on matters of strategic importance relevant to student wellbeing.

Review and maintain policies and action plans for critical incidents and other student welfare matters.

Involvement in co‑curricular activities and other school programs.

Other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Heads of School.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate tertiary qualification and current registration as a Counsellor in Australia or similar setting as well as a teaching qualification.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Significant experience providing school counselling and learning support services from ELC - Year 12 settings.