SAMPOERNA ACADEMY - SCHOOL COUNSELOR - AY 26/27

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Well-Being Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of students. This position involves providing counseling services, implementing well-being programs, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff to foster a positive and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to support students' emotional, social, and psychological well-being.
• Identifying behavioural problems and acting appropriately to remedy the situation.
• Paying attention to societal and cultural differences in all student matters.
• Implementing programs to support students' personal, social, and emotional development and wellbeing.
• Provide immediate support to students in crisis and work with school leadership to ensure appropriate interventions.
• Develop and oversee peer support programs to encourage a supportive student community.
• Design and implement well-being programs and workshops for students.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to identify students needing well-being support.
• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
• In collaboration with teachers and parents, help students establish goals and develop and use planning skills.
• Refer students and families to external support services when necessary.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data, ensuring all notes and data are stored in the appropriate folders.
• Providing regular updated reports to Campus Principals; at least once a month. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, guidance and counseling, or another relevant discipline.
• Possesses minimal 5 (five) years’ work experience as a Wellbeing Counselor in an International school setting.
• experience in handling all level (ELC-Elementary-Secondary)

COMPETENCIES & SOFT SKILLS

• Competent in teaching, character development, leadership and teamwork.
• Excellent English skills; written and oral.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a dynamic team.
• Working knowledge of modern and international counselling models, methods, and resources.
• Ability to identify and respond to students' needs.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Must be patient and compassionate.
• Prominent level of integrity.

Additional Information

available to start in July 2026