Secondary Guidance Counselor
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Cap Cana Heritage School
Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicJob Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The primary function of the Guidance Counselor is to provide a comprehensive counseling program focused on the learning, person/social and university/career needs of all students. Utilize leadership, integrity, and wisdom to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a program that addresses academic, personal/social development, university studies and career for all students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned Bachelor's Degree in Education or similar field from an accredited institution
- Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching/counseling licensure (highly preferred)
- Successful teaching and/or counseling experience
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate guidance and student support activities in collaboration with the area principal.
- Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives.
- Communicate the goals of the counseling program to education stakeholders
- Implement developmentally appropriate group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
- Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
- Engage in the school admissions process, including, but not limited to testing, interviews, and written reports.
- Support student support teams in addressing social-emotional needs of students.
- Oversees all facets of College Board, AP, SAT, and PSAT.
- Assist in the development of departmental guidelines and assume the responsibility for the implementation of these guidelines.
- Coordinate departmental activities and serves as a liaison with other school counselors.
- Conduct professional development for faculty and staff on child protection, SEL learning, and best practices.
- Meet periodically with the area principal relative to development, implementation, and monitoring of graduation requirements.
- Prepares and distributes appropriate records and reports as required by ministry of Education (MINERD) and international accreditation guidelines/requirements.
- Collaborate with parents and community groups in understanding guidance programs(graduation requirements, college admissions, advanced placement, diagnostic testing, etc.)
- Oversees, assists and participates in the development and delivery of all school to career programs and events.
- Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shared results as appropriate.
- Keeps informed of the progress and new developments in the field of counseling.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
- Perform such duties and functions related to the area of specialty as determined by the principal.
- This position includes the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the area principal.
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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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.
Secondary Guidance Counselor
Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The primary function of the Guidance Counselor is to provide a comprehensive counseling program focused on the learning, person/social and university/career needs of all students. Utilize leadership, integrity, and wisdom to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a program that addresses academic, personal/social development, university studies and career for all students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned Bachelor's Degree in Education or similar field from an accredited institution
- Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching/counseling licensure (highly preferred)
- Successful teaching and/or counseling experience
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate guidance and student support activities in collaboration with the area principal.
- Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives.
- Communicate the goals of the counseling program to education stakeholders
- Implement developmentally appropriate group activities to meet student needs and school goals.
- Assist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals and plans.
- Engage in the school admissions process, including, but not limited to testing, interviews, and written reports.
- Support student support teams in addressing social-emotional needs of students.
- Oversees all facets of College Board, AP, SAT, and PSAT.
- Assist in the development of departmental guidelines and assume the responsibility for the implementation of these guidelines.
- Coordinate departmental activities and serves as a liaison with other school counselors.
- Conduct professional development for faculty and staff on child protection, SEL learning, and best practices.
- Meet periodically with the area principal relative to development, implementation, and monitoring of graduation requirements.
- Prepares and distributes appropriate records and reports as required by ministry of Education (MINERD) and international accreditation guidelines/requirements.
- Collaborate with parents and community groups in understanding guidance programs(graduation requirements, college admissions, advanced placement, diagnostic testing, etc.)
- Oversees, assists and participates in the development and delivery of all school to career programs and events.
- Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shared results as appropriate.
- Keeps informed of the progress and new developments in the field of counseling.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
- Perform such duties and functions related to the area of specialty as determined by the principal.
- This position includes the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the area principal.
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
More undefined Teacher Jobs
Other Teaching Jobs at Cap Cana Heritage School