School Counselor

About the role

The American Creativity Academy, an IB World School accredited by the CIS and MSA and following the Core American Standards Curriculum, is hiring a School Counselor to support its students. The counselor works with administrators, students, parents, teachers and staff on academic achievement, career development, personal and social development and community involvement. The position starts in August 2026 and runs for a 2-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling services for students, using parents, staff and community resources
• Deliver the guidance curriculum for middle school and plan, implement and coordinate it with school staff
• Offer individual counseling, group counseling, classroom presentations and crisis intervention, including reviews of psychological evaluations and standardized test scores
• Advise parents, teachers, staff and outside agencies; consult with them on student progress
• Assist with student scheduling, placement, records, parent conferences, CST referrals, outside agency referrals, school-level articulation and student recognition
• Maintain professional growth through staff development and act as an on-staff resource for student services
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or School Counseling, and/or a Master's degree in School Counseling (optional)
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience; new graduates are welcome to apply
• Preferred: teaching or counselor license

What we offer

• Annual salary for 12 months
• 50% tuition discount for up to 3 children
• PD allowance and end-of-contract bonus
• National and school holidays