Counsellor

Role & responsibilities :

• Behavioral Interventions

• Identify and work with students with a history of suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment, or recurring indiscipline.

• Develop and implement Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs).
• Conduct regular (weekly/biweekly) counselling check-ins and maintain detailed case records.

• Collaborate with class teachers and involve parents for consistent support.

• Emotional & Mental Health Counselling

• Accept and address self-referrals or teacher referrals for emotional issues such as anxiety, stress, or trauma.

• Maintain confidential logs with session summaries, strategies used, and progress.

• Refer students to external professionals as needed, in consultation with parents.

• Corporal Punishment Follow-up

• Document all incidents reported or identified, including emotional response and support given.

• Offer counselling sessions to aid emotional recovery and ensure parental involvement.
• Present anonymized incident trends to the Principal monthly.

II. Parental Counselling

• Engage parents of students with behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Maintain records of discussions, outcomes, and follow-ups.
• Guide parents on implementing positive discipline strategies, consistent routines, and effective communication at home.

III. Teacher Training & Staff Development

• Plan and conduct monthly teacher development sessions (30 minutes each) on topics such as:

• Positive discipline

• Trauma-informed practices
• Handling impulsivity

• Building safe and connected classrooms

• Use real (anonymous) case studies to facilitate reflection and growth.

• Collect and review feedback to assess the impact of training.

IV. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date logs across various categories:

• Behavioral and emotional cases

• Corporal punishment recovery
• Parent counselling
• Group/individual sessions
• Teacher workshops

• Principal meetings and reviews

• Submit regular reports to the Principal and highlight key areas requiring support or intervention.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong documentation and case management skills
• Crisis response and emotional first aid knowledge
• Ability to lead professional development sessions
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical counselling practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field
• Prior experience in school counselling or child psychology preferred
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and inclusive educational practices
• Training in child protection and safeguarding is an advantage

Performance Evaluation Criteria

Performance will be evaluated across domains such as:

• Behavioral and emotional case management
• Crisis handling and mental health support
• Parent and teacher engagement
• Training quality and frequency
• Communication with school leadership
• Timeliness, documentation, and accountability

Work Schedule & Review

• Full academic year
• Biweekly review meetings with the Principal
• Monthly reporting for key metrics and progress