ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON

The International School of Boston, located in Cambridge, Mass., opens a world of possibilities for students from Preschool through Grade 12. ISB provides a rigorous multilingual education, inclusive cultural experiences, and a fearless global mindset needed to learn and lead, both today and in the future. Classes are taught in English and French, equipping students with not only the ability to fluently speak at least two languages, but also empowering them to think in at least two languages. Their minds will be forever opened to the diverse ideas, insights, and innovations of peoples, countries, and societies that they will discover at ISB and beyond. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the person holding this position is to be a resource for students' social, emotional, and psychological well-being in grades 6-12. The Part-Time Middle and Upper School counselor will meet with students to provide preventive services, attend to urgent and ongoing student well-being matters, support faculty and staff regarding such issues, or refer students for outside support. The counselor responds to short-term and medium-term student needs that impact their learning, their well-being at school, and their school social environment, and works with faculty and staff to implement proactive solutions based on collaborative frameworks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Demonstrated ability and skills to meet the Core Competencies established by ISB as outlined above 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area(s) being taught
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage in conversational English at the B1 level
• Background check cleared 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- PREFERRED (not required, but beneficial):

• Counseling license (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW)
• ISB values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom and school culture and community. 
• Experience working with a diverse, multicultural student and staff population
• Knowledge of instructional technology tools and resources, including but not limited to utilization of Google Tools and Suites along with varied online dynamic content tools 
• French language proficiency