Position title

Student Counselor (m/f/d/x)

Description

ISR is accredited by the German authorities as an ‘Anerkannte Internationale Ergänzungsschule’ (International Supplementary School) and by the US accrediting agency Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED). ISR is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and also offers Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSE courses. The school is a certified member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

We wish to hire a dedicated and qualified School Student Counsellor (m/f/d) to join our dynamic educational institution as of August 1, 2025.

Applicants must have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in psychology, counselling, social work, or education (post-graduate qualifications preferred). Applicants must also have an academic and practical understanding of developmental psychology and behaviour management. Experience working with adolescents in a therapeutic, community support, or educational setting is advantageous.

We are particularly looking for Counsellors who:

Hold a license as a psychotherapist/psychologist, or as a Child and Youth Worker.
Have teaching experience in elementary and secondary school.
Have experience working with special needs children or as a learning strategist.
Have training in Suicide Prevention.
Have training or certification in approaches such as play therapy or cognitive
behaviour therapy for children.

The Student Counsellor provides social, emotional, and learning support to
children between the ages of 9 and 15. Working in collaboration with teachers,
parents, and administrators the counsellor directly supports each child’s well-being and academic potential development.

Qualifications and Experience

Meeting with individuals and small groups of students to develop customized
learning strategies and study skills.
Designing and delivering professional development workshops to teachers
and parents.
Acting as a resource for teachers seeking advice on how to manage student
behaviours and concerns.
Case conferencing with teachers to manage behaviours and to support
students’ well-being.
Identifying when it is necessary to involve parents and/or teachers in the care
and support of a student.
Identifying when it is necessary to refer a child to a mental health professional
in the community.
Operating with a high level of discretion and uses exceptional judgement
when including others in the support and management of student issues and
conduct.
Forging collaborative and trusting relationship with teachers, administrator
and parents.
Developing a referral network within the local community of mental health
professionals.
Working with ISR Parent Network to offer practical workshops to parents.
Writing informative and practical articles and materials for parents and
teachers.
Consulting the school nurse on relevant cases and issues
Leading the Elementary and Secondary School Advising Program and
collaborating with teachers to monitor the progress of the program on a
regular basis.
Teaching Advising when necessary.
Providing periodic classroom substitution during teacher absences.

Most importantly, we need someone with a ’can do’ attitude, and a real desire to
bring out the best in young people, whatever it takes.

Job Benefits

We will expect you to establish your value in a fast-pace rewarding workplace and in return will offer a range of career development opportunities.

We can offer you a dynamic school environment that has established a reputation of academic excellence and is always striving to improve. You will always be supported by committed and welcoming colleagues, confident hardworking students and a very loyal school community.

If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated, relish a challenge and believe that you could contribute to the growth and development our school, we would like to hear from you.

Contacts

jobs@isr-school.de

Hiring organization