Career Guidance Counselor - EU PASSPORT / HIRING NOW

Join the most exciting school in Europe! Yes, we are the largest innovation hub in Europe, but we are also an IB school, a Boarding School (member of the BSA), and a College. We are looking to expand our brilliant teaching team and we want you to discover how lovely it can be to work in a place that values and promotes:       

• Your experience. 
• An innovative approach to learning.                
• Joy. Our teachers are professional and internationally-minded, but we are all committed to having fun at work.     

Our campus is based in beautiful bucolic surroundings near Venice and Treviso. It is a vibrant campus which caters to both day and boarding students and which is constantly seeking to improve its already world-class facilities.

"H-FARM International School (H-IS) is an IB-certified boarding school overlooking the Venice lagoon, a stone's throw from the Dolomite mountains, and minutes from the beaches of the Adriatic coast. Through the unique H-FARM learning approach and through collaboration with other organizations on campus, H-IS creates future-ready students,

H-FARM International School is the ideal place to start building your future in Europe and beyond. Come and experience an international education experience that integrates innovation, cultivates creativity, and pushes you to dream bigger".

(source: Newsweek ) 

We are currently looking for an exceptional Career Guidance Counselor starting from September 2024, who will support our high school students.

Main tasks:

• Use aptitude and achievement assessments to help students evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities;
• Provide College information to students;
• Motivate students whose grades need to improve in order to meet college admissions requirements;
• Keep in touch with College admissions counselors to discuss admissions requirements;
• Guide students in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interviews and planning materials;
• Work with students to overcome issues that could undermine their academic or career success;
• Evaluate students’ background, education, and training, to help them develop realistic goals;
• Guide students through making decisions about their careers, such as choosing a new profession and the type of degree to pursue;
• Help students to select and apply for educational programs, to obtain the necessary degrees, credentials, and skills;
• Working with academic departments to provide career management skills sessions;
• Providing help and advice in a range of ways, including face-to-face meetings such as guidance interviews, social media and direct personal contact by email, phone and Skype;
• Running workshops and events, which may include external speakers such as representatives of employers or professional organisations.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• EU Passport or valid Italian working visa; 
• Strong communication skills and self-awareness;
• Fluent English speaker (C1-level);
• Relevant Special Education BA or Master’s Degree;  
• Previous SEN experience (3+ years). 

Desired skills:

• Familiar with platforms such as Unifrog, MyEdu, U-Explore, or Naviance;
• Problem Solver;
• Perseverance and motivation;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Abilities: 

• Empathy; 
• Advocacy;
• Cultural Sensitivity;
• Critical thinking; 
• Ability to work in a team; 
• Adaptability;
• Patience;
• Strong project management skills. 

Advantageous but not required

• A good knowledge of Italian (B2 or above);
• Experience in an IBPYP school;
• Experience in an international school.

Package includes: 

• IB professional development;     
• Relocation support;  
• Host country medical insurance and school welfare (additional medical insurance) provided;
• Beautiful, supportive working environment; 
• MacBook Air;  
• Organic food canteen. 

Contract Duration:  

• Fixed-term.

Application Details:

If interested, please apply by sending:

• Cover letter;
• Updated CV;
• List of 3 references (with contact information).

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be processed on a rolling basis. 

Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.

Due to the high number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are still waiting to hear back from us within a month, please consider that your application has not been chosen for the next step of the selection process.