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High School College/Guidance Counselor

Seeking High School College/Guidance Counselors

Posted: December 2019

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Location	Kuwait, Kuwait
Start Date	August 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	High School
Monthly Salary	USD 3450 - 4265
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

Single Teachers or Single Teachers with dependents:

Settling-in allowance of approx. US$ 650 at the start of the contract
Baggage allowance of approx. US$ 1315 upon joining and at the end of the contract
Bus transportation from/to school/school apartments
International health insurance
Local sim card upon arrival
Fully furnished single-occupancy apartment is provided
100% tuition covered for 1 child enrolled in school; 50% tuition covered for remaining children, provided spaces are available at the school
One-way economy class ticket provided to new and non-returning employees from/to the nearest international airport from home of record for accompanying spouse and 2 children under the age of 18. Family needs to be residing in the country
Local health insurance is provided for accompanying spouse and 2 children under the age of 18 and residing in the country
Professional development opportunities in and outside the country
End of service indemnity

Additional for Teaching Couples (where both teach at the same school):

100% tuition covered for 2 children enrolled in school; 50% tuition covered for remaining children
Two-bedroom furnished apartment

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Master
Major	Counseling
Additional School Requirements
Must be a licensed Counselor with a bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related field M.A. or M.Ed. in School Counseling/Certificate in School Counseling Minimum 5 years of teaching experience; 2+ years of experience in high school counseling/college counseling; career guidance practitioner with some experience in tertiary applications and advisory with seniors Possess a vast “toolbox” of successful interventions for students Deep understanding of student developmental stages and needs Trained in Counseling micro-skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to make complex decisions High level of organizational skill and ability to adhere to processes (notetaking, ephemeral & case notes) Preferably Mental Health First Aid or ASSIST training. Student advocate and ability to follow student protection procedures Knowledge of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) or valid therapeutic intervention Prioritizes confidentiality Career guidance practitioner with some experience in tertiary applications or advisory with seniors (HS)

About the School

Al-Bayan Bilingual (BBS) was established in 1977 with a vision to prepare students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The school offers a bilingual program in which the Arabic and English languages carry equal emphasis and status, the goal of which is to bridge global progress with the traditional values of Arab culture. It is a private, non-profit, coeducational, day school from Pre-K through High School. The mission describes the school as an “Arabic and English learning community nurturing compassionate and innovative students, leading sustainable change and progress in Kuwait and the global environment.” BBS is a large school of 2400+ students operating four school divisions on its spacious and well-equipped campus in Kuwait. It features spacious learning spaces, four gymnasiums, a theater, clinics, media centers, Makerspaces, multipurpose rooms of various sizes, ten science laboratories, computer labs, a canteen, a mosque, and open-air sports facilities. The campus is WI-FI enabled to support the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) program in Middle School and High School and the iPad program in Pre-School and Elementary School. We are a vibrant learning community, nurturing our faculty and staff to grow and learn with our students. As the first and largest American curriculum bilingual school in Kuwait, accredited by CIS and NEASC, we have a rich and proud tradition of achieving outstanding outcomes for our students, most of whom go on to study in leading colleges and universities in the US, Canada, and the Middle East. BBS is committed to building a community that is dedicated to the overall development of every child in the school. We believe that quality education rests on the selection, development, and retention of a vibrant team of faculty and staff and seeks professional, experienced, dynamic and creative educators to enhance the school’s efforts in positively influencing the lives of our students. To learn more about Al-Bayan Bilingual School, please visit www.bbs.edu.kw.