Secondary School Counselor

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12.  Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts, and skills and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems.  We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action. 

Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.  All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’), and know learning can be fun and exciting.  AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and a diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

JOB PURPOSE

School Counselors at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to promote ASCA and ISCA standards. School Counselors at AIS focus on the whole child: socially, emotionally, and academically. 

 

Position Title: Secondary School Counselor 

Division: Upper School 

FLSA: Exempt

Position Status: 10 month employee

AIS Position Status: School Counselor 

Hours per week: 10 hours (.25 PTE)

Reports to: Head of School Counseling

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Application Deadline: Until Filled

This is a part-time position providing School Counseling to AIS students in the Upper School (Sandy Springs Campus) in grades 9-12 beginning August 1, 2025. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Positive contribution to the collaborative culture of the 3k-12 School Counseling Team and broader Sandy Springs Campus and Upper School teams.
• Construct School Counseling experiences that support students, support the diversity of each student, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the best interest of each student. 
• Daily documentation of services into SCUTA (school counselor documentation software)
• Timely follow-up within 48 hours with all concerned parties (including the student, outside clinicians, family, and appropriate faculty) 
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and timely communication with the Head of School Counseling and the Upper School Leadership Team (Sandy Springs Campus)
• Deliver school counseling direct and indirect services and school counseling programming to all students 9-12
• Provide school counseling programming within each grade 
• Adhere to AIS School Counseling policy and procedures in regard to mandated reporting, self-harm, and all mental health concerns
• Effective social, emotional, and academic school counseling

Ideal candidates will have, at minimum, 3-5 years of experience in the counseling field with at minimum, 2 years of experience as a school counselor in an international or independent school. The ideal candidate has demonstrated effective equitable and inclusive practices as a school counselor. A passion for working with adolescent learners, a flexible attitude, and a commitment to lifelong learning are essential. Prefer bilingual candidates who speak English, Spanish, German, French, or Chinese to match our dual language programs. Experience in international and/or PYP schools is preferred. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• A relevant Master’s degree in the field of counseling (school counseling preferred). 
• The successful candidate should have a passion for school counseling and extensive experience in the field of counseling 
• Enthusiastic about school counseling within a multicultural and multilingual environment.  Flexibility of approach, within ASCA and ISCA standards and a collaborative style, are essential
• A commitment to equity and inclusion, inquiry, and experiential-based pedagogy is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability 
• Builds Relationships and Rapport 
• Collaborative
• Cultural competence 
• Creative and critical thinking
• Learner 
• Reflective
• Safety Awareness
• Seeks Feedback 
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication and organizational skills

To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

EOE

AIS is an equal-opportunity employer.  We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large.  We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.  AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.