Career Counsellor

Location: Prakāshamnagar

About The School –

CHIREC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CHIREC International is a leading K-12 school located in Hyderabad, India offering International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). CHIREC was founded in 1989 by Founder-Director, Ratna Reddy as a summer camp that offered Programmes in fine arts, performing arts, computers, indoor and outdoor sports. Today, CHIREC is one of the premier educational institutions in the country for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities.

CHIREC's mission is to nurture the innate potential of its students to enable them to excel in whatever they choose. The school helps students to grow and evolve into open-minded, ethical and caring individuals who are focused and encouraged to set goals, attain them and exceed expectations. As a valued member of the Cognita global group, and recognized by respected educational bodies like the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the IB Organization, CHIREC International School is known for its exceptional quality of education.

About Cognita

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger.

We open their classrooms 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 individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

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The Role

The career guidance counselor's primary role is to aid our students with deciphering and selecting their preferred career trajectories. The career counselor will be required to uncover students' prominent and latent strengths, administer, and score aptitude measures, and then confer with management to deliberate findings obtained.

What You Will Be Doing

Helping students develop academic plans that match their skills and strengths.
Collaborating with other staff members
Facilitating crisis intervention and prevention programs
Communicating with Teachers, parents, and administrators about a student's progress regularly
Building non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect.
Analyzing student performance in the classroom
Helping School Administrators plan and carry out school-related programs and events.
Helping students talk about their feelings and think about their choices.
Works with the staff, students, and students' parents to create a healthy and productive environment for the pupils.
Listen to problems regarding schoolwork or stress that may arise during an academic year and offer guidance in overcoming them and work with other Teachers and staff members to create training and programs that can help students excel.
Conducting PSAT and SAT Exams
Should share important announcements.
Should be able to conduct aptitude tests and psychometric tests.

Who we are looking for:

Position requirements:

Excellent verbal communication skills
The ability to balance administrative and support services.
A good understanding of the schooling system
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
The ability to understand people's reactions.
Patience and the ability to accept criticism.
A course in counselling is mandatory.

Qualifications:

Degree from a recognized University
Certification in Counselling will be an added advantage.
Previous proven experience of 2 to 8 years.
Membership with the British Association for Counselling is desirable.

Benefits At CHIREC

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

Lunch on all school-working days

School transport as per the available bus routes

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Personal accident policy

Term Life policy

Professional Development

How To Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date…