Temporary School Counsellor GEMS International School Al Khail

GEMS International School Al Khail is presently recruiting suitably qualified and skilled candidate for the role of Temporary School Counsellor MYP&DP. This vacancy was announced by the school on January 24, 2024. Candidate desirous for this role should submit their resume to begin with the application process.

Responsibilities of Temporary School Counsellor

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
• Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
•  Work with new students to ensure a smooth adjustment to the school.
• Provide students with guidance on admission to higher education institutions.
• Organize and process recommendations for students to higher education institutions and provide assistance with application procedures
• Provide opportunities for students to take tests for admission to higher education institutions.
•  Maintain and update a list of colleges and universities which have accepted students from the school.
• Liaise with the Librarian to provide and update careers and college material
• In conjunction with senior management team organize and coordinate careers session with representatives from a range of professions.
•  Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
• Work with the senior management team to develop experiences and activities which are beneficial for students’ holistic development, and which promote responsibility, leadership skills, cooperation and other personal and social skills.
• Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests.
• Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
• Establish and administer appropriate testing programmers to evaluate student aptitude and achievement.

Job Requirements of Temporary School Counsellor

• Bachelor of Science/Education in Social Work.
• Minimum 2 year experience in similar role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

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