Our School

French American International is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

Mission

Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Opportunity

Working at French American International opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community, we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect, and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in.

Position Overview

As a School Counselor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of our students. You will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes the overall well-being of our diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for students from Grade 1 through Grade 4. Assisting students in developing coping strategies and social skills, and coordinating with families and teachers to be part of the support as needed.
• Be ready to provide immediate support for students in crisis and ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Connect families to external resources as needed, such as mental health services and/or therapists, community organizations, social service agencies, etc.
• Deliver Social-Emotional Learning lessons during scheduled times across grade levels to address developmentally appropriate topics.
• Cultivate relationships with students and faculty that promote general wellness among Grade 1-Grade 4 students
• Provide counseling support and “case management” for individual students as needed.
• Take part in duties that support student and school life, as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counseling or a related field preferred.
• State certification or licensure as a School Counselor preferred
• Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavior management, and counseling techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting the holistic development of students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Commitment to working in an inclusive and diverse community
• Ability to promote the French American International School mission and values

•  Bilingual in French a plus

Salary range for this position $62,567 - $105,598 depending on experience and qualifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

 French American International School is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI)