Elementary School Counselor

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa American International School of Johannesburg Full time

**ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR**

**CAMPUS**: Johannesburg Campus | **SUPERVISOR**: ES Principal |
**POSTING DATE**: 25 October 2024 | **CLOSING DATE**: 22 November 2024

**Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World.** At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (**_Resilience_**_, _**_Mindful_**_, _**_Thinker_**_, _**_Globally Connected_**_, _**_Curious_**_, _**_Contributor_**) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.
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**Position Overview**

The Elementary School Counselor plays a vital role in the development of learners’ social, emotional, and academic growth from PK to G5. The Counselor works in partnership with all members of the community to promote and foster positive working relationships in the best interests of children’s learning, providing support and guidance for families when necessary. The Elementary Counselor works closely with AISJ team members and families to develop the social and emotional well-being of learners. In working directly with the Principal, the Counselor implements efficient and effective systems to ensure learners’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met. AISJ is dedicated to providing a student-centered, collaborative, and transdisciplinary approach to learning. Such an approach will best prepare and empower students to become responsible lifelong learners and competent, compassionate individuals.

The Elementary Counselor is a member of the Elementary Leadership Team (ELT) in the capacity of Learning Leader (Inclusion Services). This non-evaluative leadership role supports the processes involved in team collaboration, communication, coordination, planning, development, and execution of the Elementary Schools’ curricula experiences. The Elementary Counselor models, mentors, monitors, supports, and encourages team members to grow as professionals and as educators.

**Qualifications **and Experience**:

- Experience leading the review and implementation of child protection policies and procedures
- K-5 (minimum) license or certification in counseling with a master’s degree
- 5 years (minimum) experience as an Elementary School Counselor
- Experience working and leading with an elementary, international school setting
- Experience working and leading within an Adaptive School
- Experience working and leading within professional learning communities
- Recent and relevant professional development in the field of counseling
- Experience in and commitment towards working and leading in a multicultural environment
- Experience in implementing Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum
- Experience and expertise in running effective family education workshops
- Experience in working with social/emotional and behavioral challenges, disorders, and disabilities
- Experience leading the interpretation of educational psychological assessments and academic assessments
- Knowledge of learning disabilities and learning differences, including intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Experience in implementing academic support as it relates to the above profile.
- Experience in creating and following through with functional behaviour assessments and behaviour support plans

**Attribute**:

- Organized and proactive professional
- Willingness to be present and visible in the Elementary and AISJ community
- Capacity to thrive working independently and as a member of a variety of teams
- Positive attitude with a calm and consistent approach
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Flexible thinker, solution and learning-focused
- Capacity to build strong partnerships and working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to establish collaborative structures
- Deep understanding of Elementary learners’ developmental needs
- Takes initiative and follows through to completion
- Understanding of confidentiality and its limitations
- Closes the feedback loop with families, educators and leadership

**General Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and lead Child Protection Training, workshops, and lessons for the Elementary community and beyond
- Work collaboratively with the principal to actively develop the social and emotional well-being of learners, educators, and families within the Elementary community
- Co-lead Student Study Team (SST) processes alongside the Inclusion Services Coordinator and Inclusion Servi



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