School Counselor📣 Job Ad

About the Role

SEK International Schools is seeking a School Counselor to join its community in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on supporting students in the Early Years and Primary sections, with an emphasis on student well-being, emotional development, and addressing barriers to learning. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Context and Collaboration

The School Counselor will report directly to the Head of School. This role is integral to a small inclusion team, working closely with the EAL/SEN Support Specialist. The primary focus is on supporting young children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), making experience in SEN support essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and social-emotional learning lessons. Experience with frameworks such as RULER is highly regarded.
• Serve as the school's Safeguarding Lead, ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with the SEN support teacher to assist students with language barriers and special educational needs, including contributing to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students in overcoming emotional or psychological challenges that affect learning, and work with teachers to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and administrators to coordinate referrals and ensure holistic student support.
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data to identify student needs, attend meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Essential experience in SEN support.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with the RULER framework is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) support.
• Ability to provide counseling and emotional support.
• Crisis intervention skills.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis.
• Flexibility and adaptability, particularly within a small school environment.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position located in Al Wajh, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. As part of a small inclusion team, flexibility is essential, and the scope of responsibilities may adapt based on student needs and team qualifications. SEK Education Group utilizes technology tools with artificial intelligence capabilities in its recruitment processes, with all application decisions made by a member of the team.