High School Comprehensive Counsellor
Job Description
Application deadline: 31 December 2024
Scope: High School
Reporting to: Head of High school and Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing
Secondary Reporting to: Head of High School
The ideal candidate must possess a diverse skill set and experience, excelling as a learner, motivator, and communicator. The candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills and foster a supportive, respectful environment while addressing learning obstacles. He/Shes should facilitate an internationally minded community, emphasizing environmental preservation, mutual care, and enthusiastic learning. He/She must address students’ academic, career, and social-emotional needs through the design, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success.
Requirements
1 Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:
- Qualification in Psychology, Masters in School Counselling or equivalent
- Experience in school counselling, preference will be given to those candidates with previous IBDP Counseling
2 Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:
- possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school in Qatar, in particular he/she should have a working knowledge of spoken and written English
- have a caring, supportive and understanding nature in order to be an advocate for students
- have counselling and advisory skills in order to support and guide students, parents and colleagues
- be resourceful and innovative in developing college counselling frameworks
- Possess a strong understanding of current research on child development and learning, as well as knowledge of adolescent growth stages and college counseling programs.
- be familiar with relevant international curricula, university programs of study and entrance procedures.
- have a high level of awareness of current developments in college counselling
- Responsibilities. He/She will be expected to:
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address students’ social-emotional needs, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Help students and parents understand about universities/college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advise and support Grade 9-12 and their families as they go through the process; and help students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely, including organising and giving presentations to students and parents throughout the process.
- Meet individually, in groups and in Homeroom time, to support the university/college placement and counselling process.
- Advise Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 students on curricular choices, as needed, and work with students to understand university and college admissions worldwide.
- Approve course changes for Grade 9 to 12 students and update these changes in the Student Information System.
- Ensure students who are taking entrance tests to universities/colleges, are given effective training and support.
- Assist students with applications for summer/spring revision programmes and work experience.
- Assist with arranging university/college visits.
- Meet with all university/college admissions representatives who visit the school and facilitate meetings between college representatives and students.
- Serve as a liaison with university/college admissions offices and be available during the summer to advise students once their results have been published.
- Compile an annually updated record, indicating where our students have been accepted.
- Maintain records and transcripts for all High School students.
- Coordinate the process and finalise the school reference for each Grade 12 student.
- Update an annual University/College Handbook, with information about the university/college admissions process.
- Keep parents informed through the school weekly bulletin, school website, and monthly newsletter about test dates, local university/college events etc.
- Make regular reports to the Head of High School and Head of School on the application process and results.
- Liaise with Subject Leads to offer subject specific support to students.
- Be actively aware of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific university/college and maintaining membership in key professional organizations.
- Liaise with admissions tutors on student applications and where necessary work with the University Liaison Officers appointed by the IBO.
- Develop and run a programme of expert interview practice relating to subject specific content.
- Maintain a current High School Profile to be published each academic school year.
Key Skills:
- Counseling Skills:
- Strong ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Empathy and active listening to support students’ social-emotional needs.
- Knowledge of University Admissions:
- Comprehensive understanding of the university/college admissions process, trends, and requirements.
- Familiarity with testing procedures and preparation for entrance exams.
- Communication Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication to convey information clearly to students and parents.
- Ability to organize and present information in engaging ways during workshops and presentations.
- Advisory Skills:
- Expertise in advising students on curricular choices aligned with their interests and career goals.
- Ability to provide informed guidance on university options worldwide.
- Organizational Skills:
- Proficient in managing student information, including course changes in the Student Information System.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks, such as counseling sessions, workshops, and application processes.
Benefits
Tax-free based on Salary Scale
– Fully furnished house
– International Health Insurance excluding USA
– Utilities allowance
– Flight Allowance
– Tuition fees- 1 child per hire
– Shipping allowance
HS MYP & DP English and DP History Teacher
Job Description
Application Deadline: 31 December 2024
Scope : High School – MYP/DP English and DP History
Reporting to: Head of High School
In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. The HS MYP/DP English and DP History Teacher should be an outstanding learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of creating an environment of mutual support and respect by identifying and addressing factors that inhibit learning. He/she should be able to provide support to students, staff and parents to facilitate the development of an internationally minded community which shares a common interest in preserving the environment, caring for each other and engaging enthusiastically in learning.
Requirements
- 1 Qualifications and Experience
1.1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent
1.2 Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
1.2. Experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) particularly in English and History
- 2 Knowledge and Skills. S/he should have:
2.1. alignment with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindness.
2.2. excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
2.3. high-level understanding of current research on how students learn and the ability to motivate high school students.
2.4. ability to inspire students of varying backgrounds and abilities through differentiated instruction and engaging learning opportunities.
2.5. capability to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
2.6. awareness of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning.
2.7. active participation in the development of the high school and fostering team spirit.
2.8. stay informed about current developments and research findings in the field of high school teaching and learning of English and Business.
2.9. Effective time management skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
- 3 Responsibilities.
3.1. Implement MYP/DP policy and strategic plans.
3.2. Collaborate with the Head of High School and the MYP and DP Coordinators to ensure effective curriculum delivery, including resource selection and management.
3.3. Participate in the design, development, implementation, and review of the MYP/DP curriculum.
3.4. Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and review of assessment and reporting systems.
3.5. Promote the health and safety of high school classes.
3.6. Engage in professional development and contribute to regular staff training and meetings.
3.7. Foster a sense of team spirit in the high school and build connections with colleagues across the school.
3.8. Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
3.9. Participate in the extra-curricular activities program of the school.
3.10. Promote a positive attitude between the high school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, and other initiatives.
3.11. Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body.
3.12. Participate in the ongoing development of the DP, addressing matters from the authorization report.
3.13 Use technology to support high school learning, especially through the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (e.g., ManageBac, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
3.14. Support the school in meeting its program obligations for NEASC and the IB.
3.15. Contribute to the development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD) within the high school.
Key Skills:
- Curriculum Development:
- Expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and reviewing MYP/DP curricula.
- Familiarity with international education frameworks and standards.
- Collaborative Skills:
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with the Head of High School and MYP/DP Coordinators to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
- Team-building skills to foster a supportive and cohesive working environment among colleagues.
- Assessment and Reporting:
- Knowledge of assessment design and reporting systems to evaluate student progress and curriculum effectiveness.
- Ability to create and implement fair and comprehensive assessment strategies.
- Health and Safety Awareness:
- Understanding of health and safety protocols to promote a safe learning environment in high school classes.
- Ability to implement and monitor safety measures effectively.
Benefits
TAX free salary- based on salary scale refer to https://www.islqatar.org/making-the-right-choice-booklet
For overseas hires / under School Sponsorship:
– Fully furnished house
– International Health Insurance excluding USA
– Utilities allowance
– Flight Allowance
– Tuition fees- 1 child per hire
– Shipping allowance
– Settling allowance
– Authentication of documents allowance
