School Social Emotional Counselor
About Us
Sekolah Pelita Harapan is a group of five International Christian schools located in the heart of Indonesia - the city of Jakarta. From a visionary beginning in 1993, Sekolah Pelita Harapan schools continue to develop as Indonesia's leading Christian schools with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development. Our vision of True Knowledge, Faith in Christ, and Godly Character defines our goals for students: that they may come to understand that all truth emanates from God the Creator and Sustainer and is to be found ultimately in a relationship with Jesus Christ His Son, and our Saviour. The end result of accepting and living out these truths is the development of godly character as those made in the image of God.
We aim to achieve this goal by focusing on Christ as the preeminent One in God's plan of redemption in the world, believing that He calls us to engage with Him in the world's restoration from its brokenness. We want our students to be people of influence and action in the world, well-equipped to engage positively wherever they may serve.
We are grounded in an Evangelical, Reformed theology that seeks truth wherever it may be found and recognizes that all truth is God's. Using the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge programs allows us to develop mature, thoughtful students who are committed to life-long learning and who utilize inquiry to search for the truth.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including housing, medical insurance, a retirement plan, and travel to and from Indonesia, for all members of a family. Interested candidates should send an application at their earliest convenience.
Job Descriptions
- Provide a safe and confidential space for students to discuss personal concerns, stress, peer relationships, and self-esteem. They offer strategies for managing emotions and building resilience. In addition, they can offer study and time management strategies to promote success.
- Counselors facilitate the transition from junior school to middle school, then to high school and from high school to university or work environment.
- Counselors teach conflict resolution skills to help students navigate interpersonal issues, peer conflicts, and bullying situations effectively.
- Counselors recognize that each student is unique. They provide individualized counseling and intervention plans for students who may be facing academic, behavioral, or personal challenges.
- Counselors collaborate with teachers, administrators, specialists, and families to create a supportive school environment that fosters students' overall growth and well-being.
- Counselors are trained to provide support in crisis situations, offering comfort and guidance to students, staff, and families during challenging times.
- Counselors collaborate with other members of the MTSS team to collect and analyze data related to students' academic performance, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional well-being.
- Counselors conduct comprehensive needs assessments to determine the specific academic and social-emotional needs of individual students. This assessment helps in identifying the appropriate level of intervention.
- Tier 1: Universal Supports: In Tier 1, counselors contribute to creating a positive and inclusive school climate. They assist in implementing school-wide programs that promote social-emotional learning (SEL), character education, and positive behavior support for all students.
- Tier 2: Targeted Interventions: For students who require more targeted support, counselors collaborate with teachers and specialists to develop and implement Tier 2 interventions. These interventions may include small-group counseling, mentoring, or social skills groups to address specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Tier 3: Intensive Interventions: When students require intensive, individualized support, counselors work closely with the MTSS team to develop and monitor personalized intervention plans. They may provide one-on-one counseling, crisis intervention, or referrals to external mental health services when necessary.
- Counselors monitoring the progress of students who are receiving interventions. They regularly assess the effectiveness of the interventions, make data-driven adjustments, and communicate progress to the MTSS team and families.
- Counselors engage with parents and families to keep them informed about their child's progress within the MTSS framework. They provide resources, support, and guidance to help families understand and participate in the intervention process.
- Counselors participate in ongoing professional development. They share their knowledge with the school community and contribute to staff training.
- Counselors advocate for the needs of students within the MTSS framework, ensuring that all students have equitable access to interventions and support services.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrates moral integrity, honesty, kindness, faithfulness
- Models a Christian faith walk
- Models servant leadership characteristics
- Demonstrates a positive, optimistic, can-do attitude
- Demonstrates a passion for teacher and student success
- Respectful of all, builds people up, is equitable in relationships
- Demonstrates commitment to school improvement
- Works collaboratively with all in the school and community
- Advocates and nurtures a positive school culture conducive to student learning and teacher growth
- Clearly communicates, both orally and in written form
- Demonstrates proficiency in required technology