HS Counselor (KSA-Jeddah)

HS Counselors are responsible for providing personal and/or academic counseling along with the support services necessary for their implementation. They’re responsible for establishing, implementing and managing programs designed for the academic, career, and personal/social development of High school scholars.

Job Responsibilities

Provide academic and personal counseling on a drop in or scheduled basis.

Preparation for transition of graduates.

Ensures accuracy of student transcripts, particularly transfer transcripts - coordinated with Admissions

Process academic/behavioral referrals from staff. Follow up with teachers and parents as warranted.

Assess new students academically and place them in appropriate classes. Students with special needs are referred to the learning support personnel for assessment and placement.

Monitor academic progress of students through coordination of mid-term progress reports, semester grade reports, and close contact with teachers. 

Schedule and facilitate parent conferences regarding academic progress.

Assist with the development of the master schedule; coordinate student's selection of courses and facilitate individual schedule changes. 

Regular coordination with administration

Coordinate the school services program of high school students. 

Engage students in the academic planning process. 

Welcome new students/families and assist in their adjustment to the high school.

Organize high school transition program for rising 9th grade students

Coordinate parent meetings related to high school. 

Engage small groups of students in projects, counseling, and other activities as warranted.

Collaborate with admin regarding the high school advisory program

Provide career counseling to all high school students in your caseload

Coordinate and send academic documents as required for university matriculation

Serve as a member of the HS Administrative Team.

Responsible for coordinating SAT, PSAT, TOEFL, and Pre-Ap and AP tests annually. (one counselor assumes these roles)

Host and coordinate university visits for students.

Conduct new student orientation; monitor progress of students on academic probation and conditional acceptance. 

Other duties that may, from time to time, be requested by the Principal