The Personal Academic Counselor at Jakarta Intercultural School provides essential support in fostering students' academic and personal growth throughout their high school journey. This role is pivotal in guiding students through their high school experience, ensuring they are prepared for university and adult life. As a part of the counseling team, Personal Academic Counselors work closely with university counselors, faculty, and administrators to deliver comprehensive counseling services.

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QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES and ATTRIBUTES

1. Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

2. Valid credential in a related field.

3. Minimum of five years experience in educational counseling, with a strong preference for experience in an international high school setting.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with adolescents, parents, and staff in a diverse international community.

5. Proven skills in developing and managing comprehensive counseling programs.

6. Familiarity with academic advising, including the IB and AP frameworks.

7. Competency in using educational technology and student information systems.

8. Strong organizational and collaborative skills to effectively manage caseloads and participate in schoolwide initiatives.

9. Commitment to ongoing professional development in counseling practices and student well-being strategies.

10. Dedication to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

11. Strong commitment to child safeguarding, service learning, and environmental stewardship.

About Jakarta Intercultural School

We create, teach, and learn together across three garden-like campuses with leading-edge facilities that support independent inquiry, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative study. We play sports, put on drama productions, paint, sculpt, engineer, and create. Our students are able to explore and grow in a safe environment and are encouraged to follow their passions to be as successful as they can be. The JIS community is global and stretches well beyond the school. As we always say, Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon!

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