High School Counselor / Educational Psychologist (Temporary)

About the role

The International School of Querétaro is seeking a dedicated High School Counselor / Educational Psychologist to cover a maternity leave from December 2026 to March 2027. The role supports the emotional, social and personal development of students in Grades 9‑11 through classroom instruction, individual counseling and program coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Socio‑Emotional Learning (SEL) and vocational guidance lessons to six groups, totaling 12 teaching periods per week.
• Provide individual emotional support, containment and guidance to students facing personal, social or academic challenges.
• Coordinate the Vocational Internship Program, securing placements with external organisations and monitoring student participation.
• Manage the mandatory Social Service program for Grades 9‑10, guiding project selection, activity completion and hour documentation.
• Collaborate with the High School Psychopedagogy team to develop intervention plans and monitor student well‑being.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Education or a related field.
• Experience supporting adolescents in a secondary‑school setting, including SEL or vocational guidance delivery.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, emotional well‑being and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with students, families and external partners.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and ability to balance teaching, counseling and program coordination responsibilities.