Special Education Counsellor ( Vacancy)

Mirai The School; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirai The School is seeking a compassionate Special Education Counsellor to support students with diverse learning needs. You will collaborate with students, parents, teachers, and leadership to foster an inclusive environment and promote academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing IEPs, counselling, implementing accommodations, and ensuring CBSE compliance, safeguarding policies, and ongoing progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Psychology, or related field.
• B.Ed. in Special Education and/or RCI registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students with learning, developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group counselling and intervention sessions.
• Support students with learning disabilities and other special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom accommodations and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Conduct parent counselling sessions and provide regular progress updates.
• Maintain confidential student records, assessments, and progress reports.
• Conduct workshops and awareness programs for teachers and parents on inclusive education and student well-being.
• Ensure compliance with CBSE guidelines, child protection, and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in school meetings, student reviews, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IEP implementation

Collaboration

Education

Masters in Psychology/Counselling

B.Ed. in Special Education/RCI registration

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Special Education Counsellor to support students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and school leadership to ensure an inclusive learning environment and promote the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students with learning, developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide one-on-one and small-group counselling and intervention sessions.
• Support students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom accommodations and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Conduct parent counselling sessions and provide regular progress updates.
• Maintain confidential student records, assessments, and progress reports.
• Conduct workshops and awareness programs for teachers and parents on inclusive education and student well-being.
• Ensure compliance with CBSE guidelines, child protection, and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in school meetings, student reviews, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Psychology, or a related field.
• B.Ed. in Special Education and/or RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration is preferred.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in a CBSE/ICSE/Cambridge or reputed school.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of inclusive education and special educational needs.
• Excellent counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare and implement IEPs.
• Empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and external specialists.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.