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Cap Cana Heritage School
Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicJob Description
POSITION: School Counselor
REPORTS TO: School Principal / Student Support Lead
FTE: Full Time
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The School Counselor provides socio-emotional support, guidance, and intervention services that promote student well‑being, resilience, and academic success across the school. Working within a student-centered framework, the counselor delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, social-emotional learning (SEL) programming, and consultation with teachers and families. The role emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and collaborative strategies to build a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school climate aligned with the school’s mission and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical Counseling, School Psychology, or related field (required)
- State/national counseling credential or licensure as required
- Minimum 3 years counseling experience in K–12 or international school settings, with strong background in socio-emotional interventions
- Knowledge of evidence-based SEL programs, trauma-informed practices, and restorative approaches
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and cultural competence skills
- Experience with referral processes, community resources, and crisis response protocols
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide short-term individual counseling and support to students for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns
- Facilitate small-group counseling and targeted SEL interventions (e.g., anger management, social skills, grief support)
- Implement school-wide SEL programming and partner with teachers to integrate SEL into classroom routines and curriculum
- Conduct intake assessments, develop student support plans, and track progress using data to inform interventions
- Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families to develop coordinated strategies that support student learning and well‑being
- Lead crisis response and safety planning, including timely communication and coordination with leadership and families
- Maintain confidential records, provide referrals to external mental-health providers, and assist families in accessing community resources
- Deliver staff training and consultation on socio-emotional topics, classroom management strategies, and early-identification practices
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings (IEP/504, student support teams) and contribute to development of behavioral supports and accommodations
- Promote a positive school climate through outreach, preventative workshops, and student leadership initiatives focused on empathy, resilience, and healthy relationships
- Monitor and report trends in student needs to inform schoolwide prevention and wellness planning
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and contribute to school policies related to student welfare
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Student Support Lead
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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Counselling Teaching Jobs
Counselor
Job Description
POSITION: School Counselor
REPORTS TO: School Principal / Student Support Lead
FTE: Full Time
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The School Counselor provides socio-emotional support, guidance, and intervention services that promote student well‑being, resilience, and academic success across the school. Working within a student-centered framework, the counselor delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, social-emotional learning (SEL) programming, and consultation with teachers and families. The role emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and collaborative strategies to build a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school climate aligned with the school’s mission and values of leadership, wisdom, and integrity.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in School Counseling, Clinical Counseling, School Psychology, or related field (required)
- State/national counseling credential or licensure as required
- Minimum 3 years counseling experience in K–12 or international school settings, with strong background in socio-emotional interventions
- Knowledge of evidence-based SEL programs, trauma-informed practices, and restorative approaches
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and cultural competence skills
- Experience with referral processes, community resources, and crisis response protocols
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide short-term individual counseling and support to students for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns
- Facilitate small-group counseling and targeted SEL interventions (e.g., anger management, social skills, grief support)
- Implement school-wide SEL programming and partner with teachers to integrate SEL into classroom routines and curriculum
- Conduct intake assessments, develop student support plans, and track progress using data to inform interventions
- Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families to develop coordinated strategies that support student learning and well‑being
- Lead crisis response and safety planning, including timely communication and coordination with leadership and families
- Maintain confidential records, provide referrals to external mental-health providers, and assist families in accessing community resources
- Deliver staff training and consultation on socio-emotional topics, classroom management strategies, and early-identification practices
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings (IEP/504, student support teams) and contribute to development of behavioral supports and accommodations
- Promote a positive school climate through outreach, preventative workshops, and student leadership initiatives focused on empathy, resilience, and healthy relationships
- Monitor and report trends in student needs to inform schoolwide prevention and wellness planning
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and contribute to school policies related to student welfare
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Student Support Lead
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Cap Cana Heritage School
GH6W+474, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana Heritage School is an educational community located in the exclusive area of Cap Cana, Punta Cana in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 2007, Cap Cana Heritage School is the third school in the Educación Integral network, an organization with many years of academic and administrative experience in the K-12 international education sector. Cap Cana Heritage School is an independent institution officially founded as a private, non-sectarian, international school. Since its creation, CCHS has offered an educational program for Dominican and international students interested in a U.S.-type curriculum preschool through high school.
Mission Statement:
To provide a student-centered environment based on high expectations that actively promotes leadership, wisdom, and integrity by fostering creative, critical thinkers who are lifelong learners, caring human beings and responsible global citizens.
Vision Statement:
To be a true learning community that is committed to the pursuit of excellence, leadership and personal integrity.
Student Outcomes:
-To develop competencies in the use of technology and information
-To develop competencies in critical thinking and investigative learning
-To develop competencies in creative arts and cultural awareness
-To develop competencies in social and personal responsibility
-To develop competencies in learning to learn
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