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About the American High School

The American High School was founded on a strong pedagogical idea. Our guiding star is that “we work for our students and staff to reach their full potential.” Therefore, we work on both knowledge development and personal development. Our culture is characterized by clear rules of engagement with care. We call it “Frames and Hugs.” The school operations are organized so that students are prepared for an international labor market in a rapidly changing world; hence, our logo reads “Get ready for the world.”

Everything that happens at the school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In classrooms and corridors, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always prioritize their best interests.

About the American High School, Stockholm - Essingen

- The school will enter its fifth academic year this fall.

- The school has approximately 560 students studying in the Natural Science and Technology Program, the Business Program, or the Social Science Program.

- The school is characterized by a competent teaching staff and a strong sense of community.

About the Role

As a school counselor, you represent the psychosocial perspective in work at the individual, group, and organizational levels. You participate in the student health team's meetings, document according to applicable regulations, and work cross-professionally with the school nurse, special educator, career counselor, principal, and teachers. You provide consultation and advice on psychosocial issues and offer training to staff as needed. You play an important role in developing and working with the plan against discrimination and harassment and value-based work. You have individual contacts with both students and guardians and offer students support, assessment, and crisis conversations. If necessary, you conduct investigations.

The position is a permanent employment at 60%, with an initial probationary period of 6 months. Start date as soon as possible or according to agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with knowledge in social work, welfare systems, society and behavior, systems theory, conversation methodology, and law. You are also familiar with the school's governing documents and know where your expertise is needed to fulfill the school's mission. As a person, you are independent and proactive. You are confident in your role and enjoy collaborating with others. You are interested in and capable of developing preventive and promoting work together with us.

You are expected to have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written forms. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital platforms and possess strong digital competence.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Application

Application deadline: August 4, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended.

Contact Information

HR Manager/Acting Personnel Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected]

Union representative for Sweden's Teachers (Chief Safety Representative) Jessika Rödin, [email protected]