High School Student Counsellor

Job Description

1. Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
2. Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
3. Work with new students to ensure a smooth adjustment to the school.
4. Provide students with guidance on admission to higher education institutions.
5. Organize and process recommendations for students to higher education institutions and provide assistance with application procedures.
6. Provide opportunities for students to take tests for admission to higher education institutions.
7. Maintain and update a list of colleges and universities which have accepted students from the school.
8. Liaise with the Librarian to provide and update careers and college material.
9. In conjunction with senior management team organize and coordinate careers session with representatives from a range of professions.
10. Establish, maintain and update a record of Alumni.
11. Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
12. 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.
13. Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities and interests.
14. Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
15. Establish and administer appropriate testing programs to evaluate student aptitude and achievement.
16. Establish systems to notify parents promptly about problems in class, with school work or behavioral issues.
17. Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
18. Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
19. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
20. Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. Able to build strong relationships with students and gain their trust. Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.

Education

A degree in education/psychology/counseling.