School Counselor

School Counselor (Early Years), SSD - SAIS As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state‐of‐the‐art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well‐being and academic excellence. Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school's outstanding faculty comprises more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, selected through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued. The school now has an exciting opportunity for a School Counselor (Early Years) to join our Student Support Department. About the Role The Student Support Department (SSD) is looking for a highly qualified school counsellor to join our team of multi‐disciplinary professionals. This position implements a comprehensive school counselling program which utilizes a Multi‐Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model by serving as a student advocate and working collaboratively to foster students' academic achievement and social‐emotional well‐being. Position Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience working in schools as a school counsellor, social worker, or school psychologist Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology Strong references and attendance record Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity Knowledge and/or experience providing school counselling support within an MTSS (or RtI) Model Knowledge and/or experience with the standards and practices of the American School Counsellors Association and/or International School Counsellors Association Mandarin fluency preferred to communicate with Mandarin speaking students and parents. Qualifications Required Qualifications Advanced degree in School Counseling, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology and/or related field Previous training and/or certification in school counseling, school‐based social work, or school psychology Previous training and/or experience working with secondary‐aged students Preferred Qualifications Previous and current training in child protection and/or safeguarding issues With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre‐employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita. The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr