Behavioural Counsellor- Hyderabad

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 600,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lunch on school-working days

School transport as per bus routes

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Personal accident policy

Term Life policy

Professional Development

Job summary

CHIREC International School in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Behavioral Counsellor to promote students' emotional, social, and behavioural well-being. You will assess needs, develop intervention plans, provide counselling sessions, and collaborate with teachers and parents to create a supportive learning environment.

The role requires a master’s degree in psychology or counseling, 2–4 years of experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, behavioral science, or related field.
Certification or license in counselling or psychology (preferred).
Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a school counsellor or behavioral specialist, preferably in an international or multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counselling to students facing behavioral, emotional, or social challenges.
Identify and assess students with behavioral difficulties or adjustment issues.
Develop and implement personalized behaviour management plans and coping strategies.
Support students in building self-regulation, resilience, and positive interpersonal skills.
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling interactions.
Collaborate with teachers to develop classroom management strategies that support positive student behavior.
Observe students in class or other settings to gather behavioural data and identify triggers.
Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions and monitor their effectiveness.
Provide crisis intervention and immediate support for students exhibiting distress or disruptive behavior.
Work closely with the school leadership team, teachers, and parents to address behavioral concerns constructively.
Conduct regular meetings and workshops for teachers and parents on behavior management, emotional regulation, and positive discipline.
Coordinate with other counsellors, special educators, and health professionals to ensure comprehensive student support.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records, case notes, and progress reports.
Prepare reports and recommendations for internal use or referrals when necessary.
Contributes to the development of school policies related to student behavior and well being.
Design and deliver preventive programs and workshops on conflict resolution, empathy, prevention of bullying, and stress management.
Support school-wide initiatives that promote emotional intelligence and positive school culture.

Skills

Child psychology

Behavior management

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Discretion

Behavioral plans

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, behavioral science, or related field

Certification or license in counselling or psychology (preferred)

Job description

About the School:

CHIRECINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CHIRECInternational is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad, India offeringInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge InternationalExaminations (CIE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CHIREC wasfounded in 1989 by Founder-Director, Ratna Reddy as a summer camp that offeredprogrammes in fine arts, performing arts, computers, indoor and outdoor sports.Today, CHIREC is one of the premier educational institutions in the country forexcellence in academics and co-curricular activities. CHIREC’s mission is tonurture the innate potential of its students to enable them to excel inwhatever they choose. The school helps students to grow and evolve intoopen-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are focused and encouraged toset goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As a valued member of theCognita global group, and recognized by respected educational bodies liketheCouncil of International Schools (CIS)andthe IB Organization, CHIREC International School is known for its exceptionalquality of education.

About Cognita

At Cognita, we knowevery student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths.We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are inthe world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schoolsis unique too.
We protect what’special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and bestpractices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open theirclassrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries,ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individualapproach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what theydo best. And thrive.

About the role:

The BehavioralCounsellor is responsible for promoting the emotional, social, and behavioralwell-being of students within the school community. The role involves assessingstudents’ behavioral needs, developing individualized intervention plans,providing counselling sessions, and collaborating with teachers and parents tocreate a supportive learning environment. The Behavioral Counsellor ensuresthat all practices align with the school’s mission of fostering inclusive,respectful, and well-balanced global citizens.

What you will be doing:

Provide individual and groupcounselling to students facing behavioral, emotional, or socialchallenges.
Identify and assess students whodisplay behavioral difficulties or adjustment issues.
Develop and implement personalizedbehavior management plans and coping strategies.
Support students in buildingself-regulation, resilience, and positive interpersonal skills.
Maintain confidentiality and ethicalstandards in all counselling interactions.
Collaborate with teachers to developclassroom management strategies that support positive student behavior.
Observe students in class or othersettings to gather behavioral data and identify triggers.
Implement evidence-based behavioralinterventions and monitor their effectiveness.
Provide crisis intervention andimmediate support for students exhibiting distress or disruptive behavior.
Work closely with the school leadershipteam, teachers, and parents to address behavioral concerns constructively.
Conduct regular meetings and workshopsfor teachers and parents on behavior management, emotional regulation, andpositive discipline.
Coordinate with other counsellors,special educators, and health professionals to ensure comprehensivestudent support.
Maintain accurate and confidentialstudent records, case notes, and progress reports.
Prepare reports and recommendations forinternal use or referrals when necessary.
Contributes to the development ofschool policies related to student behavior and well being.
Design and deliver preventive programsand workshops on topics such as conflict resolution, empathy, preventionof bullying, and stress management.
Support school-wide initiatives thatpromote emotional intelligence and positive school culture.

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications& Requirements

Education:

Master’s degree in psychology,Counselling, Behavioral Science, or a related field.

Certification or license in counsellingor psychology (preferred).

Experience:

Minimum 2–4 years of experience as aschool counsellor or behavioral specialist, preferably in an internationalor multicultural environment.

Skills:

Strong understanding of child andadolescent psychology and behavior management strategies.
Excellent communication, empathy, andactive listening skills.
Ability to handle sensitive situationswith discretion and professionalism.
Experience in designing andimplementing behavioral support plans.
Cultural sensitivity and ability towork effectively in a diverse community.

Job location: Hyderabad

Benefits at CHIREC