School Counselor

German International School of Silicon Valley•Mountain View, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is seeking a full-time School Counselor for its Mountain View campus. GISSV is a bilingual school serving students from preschool through high school across its Mountain View and San Francisco campuses. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment where students can excel academically, socially, and emotionally. The Student Support Team (SST), which includes counselors, inclusion specialists, and classroom specialists, plays a crucial role in this mission by collaborating with educators, administrators, students, and families to address students' diverse needs.

Requirements

Degree in School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Work or related field.
Experience working with children grades 1-12 in an educational setting.
Experience and/or openness to work with elementary school students.
Strong understanding of child and adolescent social-emotional development.
Experience implementing mental health interventions and de-escalation techniques.
The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Nice To Haves

German language skills
Experience in a bilingual or international school setting

Responsibilities

Support students in developing skills related to emotional regulation, self-awareness, self-advocacy, communication, relationships, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Provide individual and small-group counseling.
Provide consultation and resources to staff to strengthen social-emotional support within the classroom.
Perform in-person observations of students in classrooms and play areas to assess social-emotional needs and safety risks in real-time.
Develop and implement actionable intervention plans and goals based on real-time assessments.
Support students during transitions, challenging situations, and periods of emotional distress.
Adjust counseling focus and student/class assignments as needed to respond to evolving institutional priorities, changes in student demographics, or the shifting clinical needs of the student body.
Collaborate with teachers, inclusion specialists, classroom specialists, administrators, and families to support students' social-emotional needs.
Participate in Student Support Team meetings and contribute to student support plans and progress monitoring.
Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality.
Follow school policies and procedures related to student safety and mandated reporting.
Perform professional duties as assigned by the Head of Student Support Team or School Leadership to ensure the comprehensive safety and well-being of the school community.