Special Education/Counsellor/Psychologist

The Northstar School; Rajkot; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northstar School in Rajkot, Gujarat is looking for a passionate Special Education Needs Counsellor to implement a comprehensive counselling program. You will provide essential psychological support, ensuring mental well-being for all students.

Key responsibilities include evidence-based counselling for various issues, developing Behavioural Intervention Plans, and collaborating with local mental health professionals. A Master’s Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology and 3+ years of experience in a K-12 setting are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a K-12 school setting, Cambridge curriculum preferred.
• Ability to provide evidence-based counselling for diverse issues.
• Experience in developing Behavioural Intervention Plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention for mental health issues.
• Own Social-Emotional targets of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Analyze data to identify educational needs and maintain records.
• Deliver workshops for parents on student well-being.

Skills

Evidence-based counselling

Data analysis

Professional development

Networking

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology

Job description

Position Details: Special Education Needs Counsellor

Location: Rajkot, Gujarat

Openings: 1

Description:

Type: Full Time

Placement: Special Education Needs Counsellor

About School

We are a Preschool to Grade 12 school in the city of Rajkot (Gujarat) founded by Harvard alums. Our unique pedagogy, the Northstar Approach, is a research-based approach to learning and teaching that helps students achieve their highest potential by exploring and making discoveries about themselves and their world. We are currently looking for passionate Counsellors to join our team. Please go through our website to know more about us.

The School Counsellor is responsible for implementing a comprehensive school counselling program that attends to the individual needs of students. This involves providing counselling interventions, helping students manage their emotions, resolving peer conflicts, and guiding students through academic and career transitions. The goal is to ensure that every student has the psychological support necessary to thrive in a learning environment.

Core Purpose

To lead psychological support and social-emotional inclusion within the Cambridge International framework, ensuring mental well-being and academic accessibility for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Intervention: Provide evidence-based counselling for diverse issues (anxiety, grief, self-harm) and lead school-wide crisis response.
• Inclusion & Special Education Needs: Own the Social-Emotional targets of IEPs and develop Behavioural Intervention Plans for neurodivergent students.
• Curriculum & Peer Support: Contribute to Life Skills lessons.
• Data & Assessment: Collect, maintain and analyse data to identify educational needs, programs and maintain confidential, GDPR-compliant records.
• Staff & Parent Empowerment: Deliver professional development for teachers on neurodiversity and workshops for parents on student well-being.
• Networking & Referrals: Build strategic partnerships with local psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and external agencies.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology.
• Experience: 3+ years in a K-12 school setting (Cambridge curriculum preferred).