MS/HS Academic Counselor
International Community School - Singapore
School Background:
International Community School (ICS) was founded in 1993 and offers an affordable, quality, character-based education. We provide our students with a dynamic, challenging, and holistic American-based college preparatory curriculum.
The ICS mission is “educating minds and transforming lives to impact the world for the glory of God”. We drive this mission through our core values: personal excellence, academic excellence, caring community, and Biblical worldview. We view every student as a gift from God entrusted to us by their parents. We are committed to educating students holistically in a nurturing environment that includes comprehensive and challenging opportunities in academics, creative arts, spirituality, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and service.
Job Posting Title:
MS/HS Academic Counselor
Job Description:
The Middle & High School Academic Counselor supports students from grades 6 through 12 in their academic development outside of the classroom though our age appropriate counseling curriculum. The MS/HS Academic Counselor guides students in the development in skills needed to be successful in the classroom as well as college/university application
General Responsibilities:
Create and execute up to date and relevant sessions for the Middle School on executive functioning and academic skills. Create and execute up to date and relevant sessions on academic advising, college and career counseling for the High School. Work closely with the Social Emotional Counselor. Host Sessions for MS/HS to inform students and parents about course planning and registration. Support students in choosing the best courses for their needs and to ensure they meet graduation requirements. Support students in course selection to position themselves for their post ICS goals and university applications. Work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Secondary Principal and teachers. Host sessions for Grade 8 - Grade 12 to prepare them for their university applications. Build and maintain relationships with universities. Host university visits and fairs, in person or virtual. Attend relevant info sessions and conferences to promote students of ICS, the school and to build connections. Stay up to date with the higher education landscape. University Applications: Support the Grade 12s by preparing and sending documents, writing letters of recommendation, etc. Continue to support graduates who served in NS / Gap Year and are applying for university for the first time. Run an attendance and grade check for all HS Students 2x per semester and inform parents if a student is at risk of not receiving credit due to attendance and grades. Run a grade check 2x a semester for English and Math for all MS Student., Run a grade and attendance check for MS students in Algebra 1 2x a semester. Inform parents when students are not passing a class and/or have excessive absences in a class. Record universities students applied to and the outcome of application (CIALFO). Record where students commit to matriculate to after graduation (CIALFO). CIALFO: Keep up to date records and information for students in CIALFO. Support the secondary principal when needed. Teach and support Grade 12 students set up a LinkedIn Profile. Add ICS in education history and follow ICS and the ICS Alumni accounts. Teach the importance of a professional email account to Grade 11 students. Add personal email address to CIALFO account. Manage and maintain a mentorship program between Alumni and current students. Build and manage the Master Schedule for MS/HS. Create course sections (if needed). Update course information (block, teacher, room number, etc). Create MS/HS student class schedules for new and returning students. Manage student course movement (drop / add classes). Add Historical Grade for transfer and online courses for new and returning students. Drop from classes after Report Cards are complete. (HS/MS) Upload Transcript to PS (HS)Update Transcript Text Box (Additional Note Section). Update actual graduation date (add), anticipated graduation date (delete) for Seniors (May of each academic year). Review report cards and edit the final report card if needed. Review initial and final transcripts and edit them if needed. (Inform the Registrar if the FINAL transcript has been edited so that they can store the correct version in the student’s record). Store grades for MS/HS each semester. Ensure grades are stored correctly. Update the number of service hours a student completes every semester. Work closely with the Serving Learning Teacher to manage student's service hours. Order AP Tests. Work closely with the Secondary Office Assistant. Plan and execute AP Tests at ICS. Apply for and maintain students with accommodations. Work closely with Learning Support. PSAT Coordinator Order PSAT tests. Plan and execute the PSAT at ICS. Manage ICS as a test site for the SAT. Update AP / SAT / ACT / and other scores on the tracking sheet. Support the Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning and Business Director to update all necessary information in the P&O. Work with the Secondary Principal to revise and update all relevant P&O and Handbooks in the secondary school. Review prospective students' academic records to ensure they meet entry requirements for the grade level they are applying for. Complete a Credit Transfer Form for all prospective students. Input the credits transferred to ICS into Historical Grades in PowerSchool for all accepted students. Support the Admissions Office when needed.
Qualifications:
- An evangelical Christian in agreement with the school’s mission and statement of faith.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience working with persons with social & emotional needs