Short-Term Educator - SEL Competencies (Maternity Coverage)

American International School - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 92,250 - 110,700; Part time

Job summary

A private international school in the Riyadh region is seeking an Elementary School Counselor for a fixed-term engagement. The candidate will support students' social and emotional needs, implement guidance lessons, and engage with parents and staff to enhance student well-being. Qualified individuals with experience in Social-Emotional-Learning and a Master’s degree in Education are encouraged to apply, with a work schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Competitive compensation of 500 SAR to 600 SAR per day is offered, alongside transportation allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing individual counseling to children.
• Ability to implement and revise guidance curriculum.
• Participate in team meetings and provide staff support.

Responsibilities

• Offer individual counsel to students with emotional concerns.
• Provide guidance lessons to students.
• Participate in Behavioral and Counseling meetings.

Skills

Social-Emotional-Learning (SEL) experience

Counseling skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Fixed-Term Elementary School Counselor

AIS-R is looking for an Elementary School Educator with Social-Emotional-Learning (SEL) experience for short-term cover of an ES Counseling role.

The educator must be able to carry out the following responsibilities:

Guidance:

• Offer individual counsel to students with social and emotional concerns which interfere with their optimum learning, (i.e. transitions, peer relations, behavior issues).
• Act as a resource for parents and/or provide counseling on child development concerns/issues and parenting approaches.
• Act as a resource for staff on child development issues and provide support.
• Offer support groups such as friendship groups or social skills groups.
• Honor Child Protection roles, responsibilities, procedures, protocols, and guidelines as outlined in the Child Protection Handbook to ensure the protection and well‑being of every child.
• Transition new students/families.

Counseling Special:

• Review, revise and implement guidance curriculum.
• Provide guidance lessons to designated grade levels.

Support Services:

• Participate in Child Study Team meetings.
• Participate in Academic, Behavior, and Counseling meetings as directed by ES Administration.

Communication:

• Attend and/or request parent meetings as requested.
• Complete and file incident reports accordingly.

Compensation and Work Hours:

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (5:00 pm Tuesdays)

Compensation: Follows Long-Term Substitute daily rates at 500 SAR/600 SAR (licensed educator with Master’s Degree) and transportation allowance.