School Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teachers’ data.
• Work with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintain student records and ensure their confidentiality.
• Provide information and prepare recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.
• Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.
• Relate closely with and involve parents in planning students' career plans, and assist in the resolution of school-related problems.
• Assist in the organisation and administration of standardised test programs.
• Register students new to the school, provide orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum, and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out of school, and assist those who do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
• Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional office environment.
• Contribute to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and to the planning, selection, and implementation of new course offerings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a counsellor in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and good work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills.