School Counselor at Jewels Leading Lights Academy

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an exceptional person as a Guidance Counsellor who would assist students with their educational, career, and social needs.

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 ensures their confidentiality.
• Provide information and prepares 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 involves parents in planning students career plans, and assists in the resolution of school related problems.
• Assist in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
• Register students new to the school, provides 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 from school, and assist those that 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 in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 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.