Mandarin-Speaking School Counselor (Social-Emotional)

Unity Concord International School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mandarin-Speaking School Counselor (Social-Emotional) to support the well-being and social-emotional development of our students. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing counseling services, fostering positive mental health, and cultivating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Counseling, educators, school leadership, and families to meet the social-emotional needs of students, ensuring that effective interventions and support systems are implemented. This position will specifically assist Mandarin-speaking students and their families, ensuring effective communication and culturally informed guidance as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to students encountering social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

• Conduct small group counseling sessions focused on social skills, emotional regulation, friendship development, and conflict resolution.

• Deliver counseling in Mandarin to Mandarin-speaking students to promote accessibility and comfort.

• Serve as a bridge between Mandarin-speaking families and the school regarding student welfare.

• Conduct student check-ins and provide early interventions for those exhibiting emotional or behavioral concerns.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student behavior, peer relationships, and classroom environments.

• Participate in parent meetings and provide culturally sensitive guidance to families when necessary.

• Assist in implementing the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to address student social-emotional and behavioral needs.

• Facilitate and support social-emotional learning lessons in alignment with the Second Step SEL curriculum.

• Contribute to the development and execution of social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and preventive mental health initiatives.

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and professional records of counseling sessions and student support plans.

• Consult with teachers on strategies to aid students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

• Advocate for school-wide well-being initiatives, workshops, and mental health awareness activities.

• Collaborate with the counseling team on student Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and intervention strategies.

Qualifications

Required:

• A degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

• Proficiency in both Mandarin and English (spoken and written).

• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or youth-focused settings.

• Understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks and student support systems.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.

• Eligibility for a work permit and visa in Thailand.

Preferred:

• Experience in an international school environment.

• Experience supporting multilingual or multicultural student populations.

• Familiarity with MTSS frameworks and tiered support systems for students.

• Experience implementing or supporting Second Step or comparable SEL programs.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Yearly renewable contract.

• Health benefits (the school covers 50% of SSO government insurance).