School Counselor

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indian curriculum school in Dubai is seeking a qualified School Counselor. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and have a minimum of 2 years of school experience. Responsibilities include developing counseling programs, conducting assessments, and providing both individual and group counseling services. Candidates must exhibit professionalism, integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position involves implementing well-being programs and collaborating with school staff to support diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology with proven working experience in schools.
• Successful full-time teaching experience or experience in school guidance and counseling.
• Working knowledge of various counseling models, practices and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify and support student needs.
• Offer individual and group counseling services.

Skills

Integrity and professionalism

Engaging interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to respond effectively to a diverse student pool

Sound judgment

Emotional intelligence

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s 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 or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and at least 2 years of school experience may 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 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 individual and group counseling.
• Provide behavioral counseling to students.
• Develop and implement well-being programs across the school.
• Conduct psychological and educational assessments.
• Represent the school well-being team in major programs such as New Students’ Orientation, Parents’ Orientation, Registration, Open Days, Careers events, etc.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures and manuals guiding school operations.
• Explain the school’s objectives to students, parents and other stakeholders; confer with parents to determine how best to meet individual students’ needs.
• Value and respond to diversity and individual differences of students.
• Implement behavior/discipline modification plans for grade-group cohorts in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Evaluate areas of strength and advocate for students.
• Perform assessments, interpret tests and review student records.
• Prepare reports, records, lists and other required information and data.

Requirements

• Master’s 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 judgment and emotional intelligence.

Required Documents

• Job application accompanied by a detailed resume and minimum 2 references.
• Copy of academic degrees and job/training certificates.
• Offer is subject to KHDA, Ministry of Labour approval and satisfactory reference checks.