KOREA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, JEJU CAMPUS seeks a student-focused High School College Counselor (with College Counseling Certification) who will actively support our students and help guide them through the College Application Process. 

The High School College Counselor is an important support service for students as they navigate the college application process, providing guidance for students on their academic plans in relation to their future academic goals.

The college application process conforms with the “best fit” model and all College Counselors are required to understand and support this process. Our High School utilizes the MAIALearning college and career readiness platform, and it is an expectation that College Counselors are also experienced and familiar with this platform. Support for all facets of the college admissions process will include building positive relationships with students, parents and teachers, as well as monitoring and assisting students with their applications, supporting teachers in writing recommendations, and, the drafting of counselor evaluations to support the students’ application.  

Working closely with parents, advisors, boarding specialists, grade-level team leaders, subject teachers, and the leadership team, the High School College Counselor will report directly to the High School Principal.

Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling (preferred);
• OR, Master's Degree with valid school counseling and/or teaching licence;
• OR, Bachelor's Degree with a valid school counseling and/or teaching licence and three (3) years of relevant experience.
• AND

• School counseling licence and/or teaching licence 
• College and Admissions Counseling Certification 
• Membership of a professional counselor organization, such as the International Association of College Admissions Counselors (IACAC)

Experience: A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of College Counseling experience in an internationally accredited school (preferred)

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We are the DRAGONS! We are a community of learners who derive inspiration from our DRAGONS to lead respectful and responsible lives in which collaboration and meaningful communication guide our intellectual, social and personal development. As a boarding and day school, our students receive a quality educational experience from faculty who are committed to creating a challenging, supportive and inclusive learning environment in which critical thinking, cultural competence and creativity are core tenets. Positive relationships within the school community are enhanced by an advisory program in which all students build connections with their peers and their advisor! Active participation in student-led clubs, athletics, robotics, creative and performing arts and off-campus experiences encourage students and faculty alike to lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle, whilst also learning new skills, gaining confidence and developing leadership capabilities. Our Mission To provide a challenging American curriculum To promote responsibility to our community and the world To prepare students for learning in university and life Our Vision Our well-grounded graduat...es will lead responsibility and build positive change around the world. Our Commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding KISJ is committed to promoting the welfare and safe learning environment for the children and young adults in our care. We expect all faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment towards child protection and safeguarding. Our Commitment to Diversity KISJ values and embraces diversity and intercultural learning, encourages critical thinking toward social responsibility, and teaches respect for all people, regardless of differences. As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we will continue to learn and grow as a school, always working to do better.

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