School Counselor

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indian curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a qualified School Counselor to develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Psychology and at least 2 years of school experience. The role involves providing behavioral counseling and support to students, alongside collaboration with teachers and parents. This school aims to promote well-being and address individual student needs in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in schools.
• Successful full-time teaching experience or counseling experience.
• Ability to respond effectively to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program.
• Conduct needs assessments to support student development.
• Provide behavioral counseling to students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Emotional intelligence

Computer literacy

Education

Master degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

A leading Indian curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a qualified and resourceful School Counselor. Interested candidates with a Masters/Bachelors in Psychology with at least 2 years of school experience can apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program to address social/emotional development needs of all students.
• Conduct needs assessments and utilize data to identify and support targeted areas of need on their campus.
• Implement an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
• Support teachers in developing and delivering classroom guidance activities and lessons based on the school’s guidance counseling curriculum.
• Offer a wide range of counseling services including but not limited to: individual and group counseling.
• Provide behavioral counseling to students.
• Development and implementation of well-being programs across the school.
• Psychological and educational assessment.
• Represent the school wellbeing team on all major programs such as New Students’ Orientation, Parents’ Orientation, Registration, Open Days, Careers events etc.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures and manuals guiding the operations and functions of the school.
• Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and other stakeholders; confers with parents whenever necessary to determine how best to meet individual students' needs.
• Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students.
• Implement behavior/discipline modification plan for grade group cohort in conjunction with the school leadership team.
• Evaluate areas of strength and advocate for students.
• Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records.
• Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.

Requirements

• Master degree in Psychology with proven working experience in schools.
• Has successful full-time teaching experience or successful experience in school guidance and counseling.
• Integrity and professionalism
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student pool
• Working knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources
• Engaging interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Sound judgement and emotional intelligence

Required Documents

• Job application accompanied by detailed resume and minimum 2 reference details.
• Copy of academic degrees and job and training certificates.
• Offer is subjected to KHDA, Ministry of Labour Approval and satisfactory reference checks.