High School Comprehensive Counsellor

Description (Public)

The High School Comprehensive School Counselor delivers a multi-tiered, data-driven counseling program aligned with the International School Counselor Association (ISCA) Model and the mission and vision of ISK. Working as a key member of the student support team, the counselor empowers students to discover their passions, build creative problem-solving skills, and pursue ambitious goals, managing academic course scheduling and delivering services across ISCA's four domains: Social/Emotional, Global Perspective & Identity Development, Academic, and Career/Postsecondary.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Deliver a multi-tiered, data-driven comprehensive counseling program aligned with the ISCA Model
Manage academic course scheduling for high school students
Provide direct and indirect counseling services across the four ISCA domains: Social/Emotional, Global Perspective & Identity Development, Academic, and Career/Postsecondary
Support students through transitions and provide social-emotional counseling
Deliver college, career and postsecondary advising
Work as a key member of the student support team to ensure every student is known and supported

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Master's degree in School Counseling, Guidance Counseling, or Counselor Education from an accredited institution
Valid state, national, or international professional certification/licensure in secondary school counseling
Minimum four years of successful secondary school counseling experience, including academic course scheduling, social-emotional counseling, student transition support and college/career advising
Experience in an international school setting preferred
Strong working knowledge of the ISCA Model and comprehensive international counseling frameworks
Demonstrated success working with third-culture kids (TCKs) and families in diverse, multi-cultural, or international educational environments

Skills & Competencies:

Demonstrated proficiency with student information systems, academic scheduling and transcript management platforms, and university counseling technologies
Experience with PowerSchool or comparable systems is desirable
Cultural competence and commitment to student wellbeing

How to Apply

About The International School of Kenya

The International School of Kenya (ISK) is a leading international school in East Africa, dedicated to nurturing engaged learners and thoughtful global citizens. With a community representing over 70 nationalities, ISK offers a rigorous academic program, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma, within a supportive and culturally diverse environment that fosters critical thinking, compassion, and real-world problem solving.