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Job Title:  School Counselor – Short term (4 months)

Organisation: Heritage International School

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About the Company:

Heritage International School is a thriving and dynamic Christian international school located in the beautiful suburbs of Kampala, Uganda. Founded by a small group of missionary mothers who wanted to give their children a Christian education, we’ve grown from just 32 students to a diverse student population of over 500 from over 38 countries, with a talented and dedicated team of teachers and administrators from all over the world. We are currently on a 15 acre campus with classes kept to a maximum of 20 students and double-streamed from K-Grade 12.

 

Job Summary:   The primary function of the School Counselor is to provide a comprehensive counseling program for all children at Heritage International School.  The School Counselor also consults with teachers, parents and staff to enhance their well-being in helping students, and to provide support to other educational programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the objectives, strategies, and activities of a developmental school counseling program

Responsible for the confidential counseling services to students as needed.

Responsible for advice and support to staff

Responsible for maintaining appropriate and confidential records.

Liaise with the Director SSS and SSS Staff and teaching staff on a frequent basis.

Provide regular (audit) information such as numbers, age range and types of problems to the Director SSS.

Quarterly report writing and keeping relevant support systems up to date on student’s progress and wellbeing.

Have a thorough knowledge of the Mental Health provision locally and internationally and have a continued effort to broaden the network

Guide the development and implement a competitive school counseling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success

Implement transitions- and TCK support to students individually or in small groups.

Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students, evaluate their areas of strength and advocate for students

Ensure equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum for all students

Provide group or individual responsive services related to mental health, friendship issues, bullying, misbehavior etc.

Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organizations and other stakeholders

Offer safeguarding and mental health workshops for staff and / or parents

Perform well being related assessments, interpret assessment results

Availability for leading Life Skills classes in the area of Mental Health and related topics in Secondary School.

Availability for the school’s Wellbeing Helpline.

Supporting and implementing the 4 Wellbeing programs

Supporting and implementing the Peer Mentoring program

Create and implement mental health and wellbeing prevention and awareness strategies in the Heritage community.

Act responsibly and cooperate with the School on all issues regarding Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Welfare

Professional Development

Annually submit in writing his/her professional goals to the SSS Director

and have a proactive approach in improving professionally.

Participate with faculty and administration in all-staff meetings, Committee meetings, parent-teacher meetings, professional development and in-service activities

Take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up-to-date with research and developments which may lead to improvements in the counseling service provided.

To arrange and deliver relevant training for staff as and when needs are identified.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Professional Qualifications

Bachelors  or Masters level in Counseling or Psychotherapy

Minimum of 2 year’s post qualification experience

Minimum of 1 year’s experience of working with students in the area of counseling / wellbeing

Well‐versed in psycho‐educational interventions.

Experience and expertise in running effective staff /  parent education workshops.

Proven success in providing effective leadership, motivation and guidance to students, staff and parents.

Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues including the establishment of and participation in collaborative structures.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Understanding of the relevant school sections and its curricula, student and transitional grades.

Strong ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support pedagogy and wellbeing within the Heritage community.

Demonstrated reliability in current position including an excellent attendance record.

Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to minister at Heritage International  School.

Demonstrates a respect for diversity of culture, religion, and different Christian traditions.

Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children and young people.

Demonstrate a life congruent with our Statement of Faith of Heritage International School.

Previous travel and related experience preferred

Personal Qualities

Modeling and Leadership

Model a personal commitment to Christ and Bible-based Christian living

Maintain personal devotional and prayer life

Member of a Christian Church, either locally or abroad

Seek to inspire others to Christian commitment, faith, and living

Contribute toward and maintains a positive Christian spiritual environment

Exhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner

Maintain a positive academic environment focused on growth and excellence

Good written and verbal communication skills

Positive communication and listening skills

Patience, tolerance and sensitivity

A mature and non-judgmental outlook

Enthusiasm

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work with tact and discretion and to maintain appropriate confidentiality

Detail‐oriented with strong organizational, time management and multi‐tasking skills

Ability to understand and empathize with social and cultural diversity

Consistently maintain ethical and moral personal and professional standards

Consistently demonstrate a knowledge, and a love for a positive learning environment

Consistently use strategies that empower and motivate the students at school

 

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