We are looking for experienced School Counselors to join immediately, the suitable candidate should help students overcome problems that impede learning and to facilitate students academic/personal/social and career development by implementing a comprehensive school counselling program.

Responsibilities

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 their campus.
Implements 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.
Offers a wide range of counseling services including but not limited to: individual and group counseling.
Provide behavioral counseling to students.
Development and implementation of well-being programs across the school.
Psychological and educational assessment.
Represents the school well being team on all major programs such as New Students Orientation, Parents Orientation, Registration, Open Days, Careers events etc.
Participates in the development of policies, procedures and manuals guiding the operations and functions of the school.
Takes an active role in interpreting the school's objectives to students, parents and other stakeholders; confers with parents whenever necessary to determine how best to meet individual students needs.
Value and respond to the diversity and individual differences of students.
Implement behavior/discipline modification plan for grade group cohort in conjunction with the school leadership team.
Evaluate areas of strength and advocate students.
Perform assessments, interpret tests and study student records.
Prepares reports, records, lists and all other required information and data

Requirements

Master degree in Psychology with proven working experience in schools.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the same field in the UAE.
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 judgement and emotional intelligence

Required Documents

Those interested in applying for the position are required to submit the following:

Job application accompanied by detailed resume and minimum 2 reference details.
Copy of academic degrees and job and training certificates.
Offer is subjected to KHDA, Ministry of Labour Approval and satisfactory reference checks.

School Counsellor