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School Counselor

Horizon Japan International School seeks an experienced and passionate School Counselor to plan and implement strategies for helping students achieve better academic results through developing both personal and career competencies.  School Counselor’s Responsibilities include:

  • Support the mission, vision, and core values of the HJIS
  • Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, community organizations, and other stakeholders
  • Guide the development and implement a competitive school counseling program that focuses on and promotes students’ success and well-being
  • Ensure equitable access to opportunities and a rigorous curriculum for all students
  • Teach guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offer workshops/seminars for parents.
  • Provide feedback and recommend appropriate action and solutions to individual students’ academic and educational needs and abilities.

Working Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Working Days: Monday-Friday

Posted: June 2022
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationYokohama, Japan
Start DateDecember 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelAll Levels
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Relocation Allowance
  • Housing allowance
  • Assist with finding a house
  • Assist with the visa process
  • Professional Development budget
  • Tuition support for dependents

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorCounseling
Additional School Requirements

School Counseling degree or certificate.