School Counsellor

Chitkara International School (CIS) is a private CBSE-affiliated school backed by the esteemed Chitkara Education Trust, which has been premised on the inviolable power of innovation. At CIS, we’re committed to providing our students with an ecosystem where intellect thrives and potential becomes performance. We’re risk-takers, quality creators, tech-savvy and innovation enthusiasts who endeavour to inculcate the paramount learning and research skills in our students and faculty members. Quite invariably, you'll find us ideating, creating and undertaking the things that inspire the youngsters to Explore Their Potential and help us to effectively uphold our vision, which says: - "We will take a Hand, Open a Mind, Touch a Heart & Shape the Future..."_ Some important things to know about us: - We're known for our Quality School Governance - The school has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) for its quality school practices. - We're present in the picturesque cities of Chandigarh and Panchkula - With state-of-the-art green and inclusive campuses, you’ll find us in Sector 25-West, Chandigarh and Sector 28, Panchkula. - We teach to learn - Learning is an integral part of all school processes at CIS. The members of the school often undertake research and study projects, with the object of elevating their performance as well as ensuring augmented learning for students. - Our quest for excellence is never-ending - The school has to its credit many coveted awards and recognitions collectively, which include the Swachh Vidyalaya Puruskar, International School Award by British Council, IGBC Platinum Ranking for Green Practices by IGBC, and Outstanding Concrete Structure Award by Indian Concrete Structure and Aditya Birla Group. - We’re catalysts of student success - The school’s tagline “Explore Your Potential” reflects the school’s unyielding faith in the individual potentials of learners, and the school’s distinct mechanisms ensure the provision of a level playing field to its learners, in terms of honing, displaying, and leveraging their skills and talents in their respective areas of interest. Last but not the least; we work tirelessly towards ensuring the growth of all our stakeholders. For CIS, connectivity is the key to victory In line with the recruitment process, the school is looking for an experienced English Teacher for Chitkara International School, Chandigarh. **School Counselor Job Responsibilities**: - Advises and counsels students regarding academic, educational, and short-term social and emotional problems. - Remains universally accessible and makes an effort to know every student for whom they are responsible. - Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding academic matters. - Teaches guidance classes and provides guidance counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information, and offers workshops/seminars for parents. - Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent academic and educational matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations. - Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual student’s academic and educational needs and abilities. - Participates on a Student Success Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists. - Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures. - Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists. - Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports. - Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events. **School Counselor Qualifications/Skills**: - Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals. - Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive. - Working familiarity with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results. - Knowledge of educational software. * **Speak with the employer** +91 8288070456