School Counsellor

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 2

Student Level:

- All Levels
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
- Major: Psychology
- Required Certificates:
- Other CertificationAdditional School Requirements:
**Qualifications**:

- Degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- State certification/licensure as a School Counselor.
- Proven experience in a school setting, working with students, teachers, and families.
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, counseling theories, positive disciplining techniques, and SEL principles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and school community.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- A positive and proactive attitude, with a genuine passion for supporting students' well-being and success.

Job Benefits:

- Competitive salary package
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid holidays summer, winter, public, and festival holidays
- Supportive and collaborative work environment

**Job Description**:
**Job Title**: School Counsellor

**School**: Ruh Continuum School, SSVM Institutions

**Reports To**: Founder, Directors, Head of School

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Student Support and Counseling**:

- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address students' emotional, social, and academic needs.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to support students facing academic and personal challenges.
- Conduct assessments and observations to identify students' needs and create personalized support plans.

**Teacher Training and Support**:

- Organize and conduct workshops and training sessions for teachers on various topics, including positive disciplining, classroom management, supporting students' mental health, and SEL curriculum implementation.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective behavior management strategies.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to teachers to enhance their ability to meet students' diverse needs.

**Parent and Family Engagement**:

- Offer conscious parenting workshops and resources to help parents support their children's development and well-being.
- Facilitate regular communication between school and families to ensure a cohesive approach to student support.
- Provide guidance and counseling to families dealing with personal, academic, or behavioral concerns of their children.

**Positive Disciplining**:

- Promote and implement positive disciplining techniques that encourage respectful and supportive student-teacher interactions.
- Train and support staff in adopting and maintaining a positive discipline approach.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of positive discipline strategies and make adjustments as needed.

**Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum Implementation**:

- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive SEL curriculum that promotes students' emotional and social development.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate SEL principles into daily classroom activities and lessons.
- Provide training and resources to staff on SEL strategies and practices.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the SEL curriculum and make data-driven adjustments to enhance its impact.

**Observations and Assessments**:

- Conduct classroom observations to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Use assessment data to inform counseling interventions and support plans.

**Identifying Children's Differences and Supporting**:

- Recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and giftedness.
- Develop tailored support plans that consider each child's unique strengths and challenges.
- Work with teachers, parents, and external specialists to ensure comprehensive support for each student.

**Program Development and Evaluation**:

- Develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.
- Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in school counseling and education.

**Crisis Intervention**:

- Provide immediate support and intervention in crises, including personal, family, and school-wide emergencies.
- Develop and implement crisis intervention plans and protocols.

**Working Conditions**:

- Full-time position, typically during school hours, with some evening or weekend hours required for parent workshops and special events.
- School environment with inte