American Baccalaureate School of Kuwait
College Counselor (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)
American Baccalaureate School of Kuwait, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
College Counselor (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
Position accepts single, unaccompanied applicants, only
Primary Purpose: The High School College Counselors provide students with guidance and support in dealing with an array of issues including academics, college applications and guidance, scheduling, and career planning.
Responsibilities:
Advises and counsels students regarding academic, scheduling, career and college planning.
Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
Teaches College preparatory classes and provides college and career counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Consults facilitates and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures, and advised on suitable academic tracks.
Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.
Evaluating students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning.
Identifying issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance rates.
Working with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits.
Helping students create a plan to achieve academic, career and collegiate goals.
Assists HS administration in scheduling and roster compilation. Adjusts student schedules according to needs and directives.
Assists HS administration in advanced program organization and planning.
Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed.
Teaching students and school staff about specific topics, such as bullying, drug abuse, and planning for college or careers after graduation.
Maintaining records as required.
Qualifications:
Degree in Counseling/Guidance, Education, or Social Work if available
Minimum of 2 years of school or collegiate counseling or teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of multiple counseling approaches
Familiarity with online learning platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs
Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits of Living and Working at ABS in Kuwait:
Tax-free salary
Fully furnished apartment provided at no cost
Comprehensive private health insurance within the State of Kuwait
About American Baccalaureate School:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Position accepts single, unaccompanied applicants, only
Primary Purpose: The High School College Counselors provide students with guidance and support in dealing with an array of issues including academics, college applications and guidance, scheduling, and career planning.
Responsibilities:
Advises and counsels students regarding academic, scheduling, career and college planning.
Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible.
Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters.
Teaches College preparatory classes and provides college and career counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
Consults facilitates and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities.
Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures, and advised on suitable academic tracks.
Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.
Evaluating students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning.
Identifying issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance rates.
Working with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits.
Helping students create a plan to achieve academic, career and collegiate goals.
Assists HS administration in scheduling and roster compilation. Adjusts student schedules according to needs and directives.
Assists HS administration in advanced program organization and planning.
Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed.
Teaching students and school staff about specific topics, such as bullying, drug abuse, and planning for college or careers after graduation.
Maintaining records as required.
Qualifications:
Degree in Counseling/Guidance, Education, or Social Work if available
Minimum of 2 years of school or collegiate counseling or teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of multiple counseling approaches
Familiarity with online learning platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Empathy and sensitivity to others' needs
Strong interpersonal skills
Benefits of Living and Working at ABS in Kuwait:
Tax-free salary
Fully furnished apartment provided at no cost
Comprehensive private health insurance within the State of Kuwait
About American Baccalaureate School:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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