POSITION Middle School Counselor
DIVISION Middle School
SUPERVISED BY: Middle & High School Principal and Director of Student Support CONTRACT Initial 2 year contract, Subsequently annual renewal contract
Student Safeguarding:
At ASB, the safety and well-being of our students are paramount All staff are bound by the Code of Conduct and must complete a government-issued background check before beginning their role. All offers are contingent on a clean reference and background check
Position Summary:
The American School of Bombay (ASB) seeks a collaborative and student-centered Middle School Counselor to join our international community of educators The Counselor designs and delivers a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that promotes students’ social-emotional, academic, and ethical growth The role includes leadership in advisory programming, student support systems, and transitions, fostering a culture of well-being and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
Your Responsibilities at ASB:
Leadership:
● Actively contribute to Middle School Leadership Team, Student Safeguarding Team, and Crisis Response Team conversations and procedures as needed
● Lead professional learning for staff and parent education sessions on adolescent development, well-being, and safeguarding practices
● Support the management of student schedules and communicate with families
● Coordinate and guide Student Success Team processes, including referrals and progress monitoring
● Support student leadership initiatives, ambassador programs, and house activities that promote engagement and belonging.
● Contribute to the updating of the Student Support Services Handbook, ensuring alignment with Board Policy and tiered support structures
● Monitor student progress each trimester and participate in the reporting process
● Participate in whole school, divisional, and Middle School grade-level meetings
● Model professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in alignment with role-specific requirements
Counseling Program:
● Provide individual and small-group counseling to address students’ social, emotional, academic, and ethical needs
● Deliver Tier 2 interventions and support students in alignment with individual goals and needs
● Collaborate and consult with teachers and parents to identify and address student concerns, conducting observations as appropriate
● Collaborate with external agencies to coordinate specialized support services.
Curriculum and Instruction:
● Collaborate with grade-level teams to design and implement advisory lessons aligned with ASB’s social-emotional learning (SEL) framework
● Lead lessons, assemblies, and initiatives that promote well-being, health, safeguarding, career exploration, and social-emotional growth, including the effective use and management of technology in students’ digital lives..
Managing Transitions:
● Manage transition processes for all students entering and exiting the Middle School
● Oversee transition programs for new and departing students and their families, ensuring smooth academic and social integration
● Coordinate placement, scheduling, and orientation for new students; support admissions and withdrawal processes, including interviews, records review, and recommendation letters.
● Lead and coordinate transition planning and orientation for Grade 6 and Grade 8 students and parents.
● Collaborate with Elementary and High School counselors, teachers, and learning support staff to review student needs and ensure continuity
Student Wellbeing:
● Supervise and engage with students during transitions, breaks, and lunch to maintain a safe, caring, and respectful environment.
● Chaperone students on experiential learning trips, including ASB’s Week Without Walls program, fostering responsibility and connection beyond the classroom
● Lead or support co-curricular activities that enhance student learning and community engagement.
Who We’re Looking For? The ideal candidate will bring:
● A minimum of three years of relevant counseling experience in a K–12 accredited school.
● A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; a Master’s degree preferred.
● Current professional school counselor credential (required).
● Experience with MTSS structures of support.
● Knowledge of current legal and ethical practices in school counseling.
● Understanding of adolescent development and the ability to support students as individual learners.
Why Join Us?
● Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and mentorship within a coaching-based culture
● Global community: Be part of a diverse, international school that celebrates cultural exchange.
● Impact beyond the classroom: Inspire young people to become compassionate, empowered learners who make a difference
Apply Now!
Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three supervisory references in a PDF file to jobs@asbindia org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ASB will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, termination, compensation and other employment-related matters based on age, race, religion, socio-economic class, caste, national origin / ethnicity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and disability This approach to equal employment is evidenced in all of the School’s educational and employment policies, programs, and practices.
ASB employees will have a job description that outlines their responsibilities, duties, and reporting lines However, from time to time, employees may be assigned tasks outside their defined role and are expected to approach such situations with flexibility, professionalism, and a spirit of collaboration
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