School Counselor

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

Should help students overcome problems that impede learning and facilitate students' academic, personal, social, and career development by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive counseling and guidance program to address the 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.
• Develop and implement wellbeing programs across the school.
• Conduct psychological and educational assessments.
• Represent the school wellbeing team on all major programs such as New Students Orientation, Parents Orientation, Registration Open Days, and Careers events.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and manuals guiding the operations and functions of the school.
• Take an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents, and other stakeholders; confer 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 plans for grade group cohorts in conjunction with the school leadership team.
• Evaluate areas of strength and advocate for students.
• Perform assessments, interpret tests, and study student records.
• Prepare reports, records, lists, and all other required information and data.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology with proven working experience in schools.
• 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:

Those interested in applying for the position are required to submit the following:

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