School Counsellor (Career Guidance)

Job Description

The purpose of a School Counsellor (Career Guidance) is to implement a competitive school counselling program (focusing on Career Guidance) that promotes students’ success, to ensure equitable access to opportunities (including beyond SCIA) and rigorous curriculum for all students, and to collaborate with parents, teachers, community organizations and other stakeholders in order to help students prepare for academic achievement, ensure career readiness and develop personal or social competencies through a comprehensive, preventive and developmental counselling program. The goal is to ensure that students will become productive and well-adjusted adults.

The school Counsellor (Career Guidance) reports to Department Head, Student Welfare and is responsible for:

Job purpose

To guide the development and implement a competitive school counselling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success
To value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students
To ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students
To provide direct support services through structured conventions
To evaluate areas of strength (KSAOs) and advocate students
To conduct career guidance sessions in class to G7 and above
To provide group or individual responsive services
To collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organisations and other stakeholders
To perform assessments, interpret tests and study students’ personality and aptitudes
To gather and analyse data to measure results
To complete regular reports on progress
To work hand in hand with School Counsellor (Social & Emotional)

job requirement

1. 1. 1. Academic Education / Training / Experience
Proven working experience in school counselling
Integrity and professionalism
Advocacy skills
Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student pool
Working knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources
Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Ability to collect and analyse data
Computer literacy
Sound judgement and emotional intelligence
BA / MA degree in School Counselling / Clinical Psychology / or other relevant majors
1. 1. 1. Personal Attributes

Strong passion in education with the ability to inspire students
Willing to be stationed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Willing to work flexibly in dynamic and fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong ability in leadership, networking, teamwork, and problem-solving
Meticulous, analytical and self-driven
Ability to think strategically
Ability to work independently, as well as in collaboration with others
Ability to “think outside the box” in identifying problems and implementing solutions
Works well under pressure, well organised and with strong attention to details
Ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines