tsinghuainternationalschoolis seeking a dedicated and experienced secondary grades social-emotional counselor to join our dynamic team. as the secondary grades social-emotional counselor, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the well-being and emotional growth of our students in the secondary grades.

? responsibilities

- provide counseling services: conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address the social-emotional needs of secondary grade students, fostering their emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy relationships.

- assess student needs: assess students' social-emotional development and identify potential concerns or challenges through observations, interviews, and assessments.

- collaborate with teachers: collaborate with teachers to support the development and implementation of strategies to address students' social-emotional needs in the classroom environment.

- implement social-emotional programs: develop and deliver social-emotional programs, workshops and lessons to enhance students' self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

- crisis intervention: provide immediate support and crisis intervention services to students during challenging situations or emergencies, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being.

- parental collaboration: collaborate with parents, guardians, and families to support the social-emotional growth of students, providing guidance, resources, and workshops as needed.

- consultation and referrals: consult with teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders regarding students' social-emotional needs, and make appropriate referrals to external professionals or agencies, if necessary.

- maintain records: document counseling sessions, assessments, and interventions accurately and maintain confidential student records in accordance with school policies and regulations.

- professional development: stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and developments in the field of social-emotional counseling, attending workshops and conferences, and participating in professional development opportunities.

- team collaboration: collaborate with other school counselors, administrators, and support staff to create a supportive and inclusive school environment that fosters students' social-emotional well-being.

? qualifications:

- education and certification:

bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. certification in school counseling or a counseling-related discipline is preferred.

- experience:

·minimum of 2 years of experience working as a counselor, preferably in an educational setting. experience working with primary grade students is highly desirable.

- knowledge and skills:

·sound knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning theories, and evidence-based counseling techniques.

·familiarity with different counseling approaches and strategies suitable for primary grade students.

·excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.

·ability to establish rapport with students, parents, and staff and maintain a supportive and confidential counseling environment.

·strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.

·cultural competence: understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural environments, to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds; experience with chinese-culture students, preferred.

- fluency:

proficiency in english is required, and fluency in mandarin chinese is highly desirable.

application process:

to apply for the position of social-emotional primary grades counselor attsinghuainternationalschool, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and three professional references to [[email protected]]. in your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience, counseling philosophy, and how you would contribute to the social-emotional well-being of primary grade students.