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Elementary School Guidance Counselor

school
American United School of Kuwait
location
Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait
housing
Furnished accommodation: allocation based upon family size and availability, AUS provides utilities and transportation to and from work
airfair
Annual home leave (summer break) cash allowance (the equivalent of return economy class airfare to point-of-origin)
Start date
Start date: August 2023
2 years
1
  • Early Childhood, Elementary
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Master
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Counseling
  • Teaching Credential/License

Qualifications:

  • Must have a Master's degree in Counseling.
  • Prior experience as an Elementary School Counselor or related experience is required.
  • Annual home leave (summer break) cash allowance (equivalent of return economy class airfare to point-of-origin)
  • Furnished accommodation: allocation based upon family size and availability, AUS provides utilities and transportation to and from work

We are seeking an Elementary Counselor who will:

  • Utilize leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs.
  • Implement a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, personal, social, and emotional development for all students.
  • Under the direction of the school Principal, the Elementary Counselor will provide behavioral and educational counseling to individuals and small groups of students, including classroom presentations;
  • Assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems and issues; serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management strategies, and other related functions as required.
  • Help students develop social skills and succeed in school.
  • Provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of students’ lives.

 

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

As the premier Pre-K to Grade 12 private school in Kuwait, American United School (AUS) strives to be “A Better Choice” for both Kuwaiti nationals and expatriate families. Located in Sabah Al Salem, AUS is a purpose-built campus with modern facilities designed to support academic excellence and student growth.

AUS is proud to be fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), a recognition of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of international education.

We are not only dedicated to providing the best learning experience for our students, but also to investing in the professional growth of our educators. Through ongoing development opportunities, supported by external partners, school leaders, instructional coaches, grade-level chairs, and content team leaders, we empower our teachers with the tools and skills needed to continuously enhance instruction and student success.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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