Secondary School - School Counselor
Berlin Metropolitan School
Berlin
- Expired
- Salary:
- internal pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- as soon as possible latest October 1
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2020
Job overview
To support our Secondary School, we are currently looking for a School Counselor as maternity cover (appox. 1,5 years).
THE EXCITING CHALLENGE
- The role and purpose of the Secondary School Counselor is to provide a comprehensive counseling program for all students in our Secondary School. Consultation with teachers, parents and staff is essential to enhance their effectiveness in helping students. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators who enjoy working collaboratively with a team of colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to student support is being followed.
- As a Secondary School Counselor your role is to provide a range of services for our school community these include individual and small group counseling, providing support and guidance to families, supporting BMS staff and leading Restorative Justice practice as an approach to behavior management. The Secondary School Counselor would form a part of the Child Protection team at BMS.
- The Secondary School Counselor would also be responsible for working within the transition team to develop and implement a whole school transition education program that reflects the diversity of our school community and supports all community members during times of transition.
YOUR PROFILE
- You are an effective communicator and team player, who enjoys working collaboratively with a team of colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to student support is being followed.
- Your are a committed, experienced and reliable Counselor, who seeks opportunities to extend expertise and looks for improvement to provide a high quality standard.
- Master’s Degree or higher, in Counselling or Psychology (pedagogical or clinical Psychology).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ideally good written and verbal communication skills in German.
- Cross cultural experience/understanding.
- Prior experience working as a Counselor within an international school setting preferable.
WE OFFER
- A modern, inspiring work environment with international employees and an open school community.
- Our school campus is located in the heart of Berlin with excellent public transport connections.
- The opportunity to grow in an interesting environment and to define new quality standards in the field of education together with us.
- Our co-operation and the sense of belonging together are characterized by a special team spirit as well as respectful and harmonious interaction.
- Our open-door-culture in the leadership level, joint learning and collegial case consultation make up our supportive cooperation.
- We offer continuous personal development through "Professional Development Days" and individual training.
- Other benefits including daily free lunch for our staff and sabbatical opportunities.
About Berlin Metropolitan School
BMS is the oldest international school in the center of Berlin. Over 1000 students from more than 60 countries attend our school and are taught using the best international and national curriculum programs. Berlin Metropolitan School is an all-day school, allowing students from kindergarten through 12th grade to complete a modern and values-based education, culminating into an internationally recognized diploma. An international team of 200 dedicated employees lead the way for the learning success of our students.
International Mindedness and Global Engagement
International mindedness and global engagement at BMS are reflected in our respect and appreciation of diverse cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, and languages and our acceptance of the complexities that these present. We challenge one another to consider and negotiate our understandings of other views and ways of thinking as we develop as individuals and enrich our community. Openness to other perspectives is fostered at BMS through learning experiences, which inspire curiosity and empathy, and educators who role-model reflective thinking and debate. Our curriculum presents all learners with opportunities to engage in positive action based upon their knowledge of and compassion for our global society.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning based on the IB Principles
At BMS, teaching and learning challenges students to become engaged learners who are curious about the world around them, knowledgeable and skillful in pursuing their own inquiries and who take actions to bring about positive change. At the heart of our pedagogical approach is the process of inquiry (thinking, questioning, formulating, reflecting and taking action) which is inspired by teachers through meaningful provocations. Learning experiences are scaffolded to ensure that all students achieve ambitious learning outcomes. We believe that teaching and learning is a collaborative process in which all members of the BMS community are involved and is enriched by the diverse experiences of students and educators. Learning is driven by each person‘s desire to grow and succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Character Building
At BMS we recognize that character building is an ongoing process of individual growth. Character building is embedded in our school culture through the IB Learner Profile with all members of the BMS community seeking to exemplify attributes associated with strength of character. Growth happens as students learn to face challenges and adversity with resilience, strive to become mindful and self-aware, and develop those values that we promote as a school. This process involves being aware of and respecting differences between oneself and others. We believe that character building is encouraged and developed by presenting all members of our community with meaningful challenges, choices, opportunities, and explorations with an emphasis on reflection and revision of one’s thinking or approach.
Child Protection
BMS offers a safe and caring environment where students are free to explore and develop to their fullest potential. As an international community with a transient population, our community can also be vulnerable to abuse and therefore we must work to ensure we can raise awareness, act to mitigate risks, identify and address any concerns promptly and in an appropriate manner. Our BMS Child Protection Policy reflects our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youth within our school community. Our practices and processes are guided by German Law (Child and Youth Services Act) and reflect the overall ideals outlined in the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990). We aim to provide an environment where students are respected, heard and valued, which is consistent with the values found within the International Baccalaureate Organization and our school Mission Statement.
Please visit our website https://metropolitanschool.com/en to learn more about our mission, our community values and educational philosophy!
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