School Counsellor for Footprints International School (FIS)
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Educate/Train/Teaching |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 10th June 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
As a WASC accredited education institution Footprints International School considers innovative approaches of teaching and learning the centric methodology to gear students’ education towards the school wide learner outcomes (SLOs).
It shall support the students in developing a growth mindset that leads to habits of lifelong learning on the one hand and, on the other hand, instills a global mindset through which the students adopt 21st-century skills and healthy and sustainable living practices.
Creativity shall be fostered through an emphasis on an integrative and experiential learning approach to Sciences, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
Community Engaged Learning in the context of the importance of the Khmer Language and Culture for the FIS families is one key initiative to ensure that learning is authentic and locally relevant.
Another key initiative “fostering love for reading” addresses critical learner needs identified in the areas of literacy, in particular for the younger learners.
The holistic approach of these educational anchors at Footprints International School is embedded in the school’s vision, mission and values. It supports the student’s achievement of the schoolwide learner outcomes (SLOs), Cambridge learner attributes and the academic standards of the Cambridge international curriculum.
Our core values are compassion, determination and responsibility.
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced teachers and staff to join our team in various capacities in the upcoming school.
- School Counsellor
- Develop a social-emotional learning and counselling system across all campuses for all students.
- Establish effective intervention practices, record and file systems as well as confidentiality protocols.
- Manage a counselling office with an organized and open schedule for students seeking the service.
- Work with the school health and safety committee to collaborate on student wellbeing matters.
- Work closely and ensure a systematic flow of information between academic teams, departments and other student support counterparts such as the language learning support teachers, the medical staff, as well as other stakeholders, including the service providers from CARE to ensure that holistic approaches are in place
- Work with the Focus on Learning (FOL) committee to provide evidence and reflections on the work achievement, progress and continuing improvement plans.
- Work with the management to introduce programs that promote students' wellbeing and positive behavioural development.
- Consult with Principals and teachers on matters relating to attendance, misconduct, and incidents and look for trends to assist the school in managing these issues in a proactive and systemic manner
- Facilitate community social service partnerships and linkages for the school
- Provide information material to the community engagement team for promoting social and emotional learning via social and other media.
- Provide orientation and training to other staff members in matters related to social-emotional learning
- Contribute towards and take part in the efforts of the Centre for Wellbeing and Career Excellence (CWCE) to enhance the wellbeing of students.
- Facilitate parent workshops when required.
- If needed, meet with parents of students receiving counselling.
- Attend case review meetings and the different program grade-level meetings.
- Participate in Child Protection cases and support Crisis Response.
- Cambodian national or a fluent Khmer speaker (native level).
- Bachelor or higher degree in Psychology, and evidence of experience in providing counselling.
- Qualification or experience in counselling younger children is desirable yet not mandatory.
- Native-level English proficiency.
- Self-directed and high level of self-awareness.
- Experience working in an international school setting is highly desirable.
- Excellent counselling and mediation skills, preferably following a restorative approach.
- Compassionate, organized, flexible and team-player
- Excellent record of professional and personal integrity
For more information, please visit our website
If you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@footprintsschool.edu.kh with a Specific Position in the subject line.
Your application must include the following:
- An up-to-date resume with a current ID photo
- A copy of passport/ID
- A copy of the Cambodian Visa when applied within the country
- Educational degree and certificates
- Three professional references from direct supervisors; and
- An up-to-date criminal record check/clearance report, issued within the last 6 months.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Company : | Footprints International School (FIS) |
| Contact Name : | Footprints International School |
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