School Counselor

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.