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Elementary Counselor - A'Takamul International School

General Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns
  • Consult with parents, teacher, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students
  • Implement a comprehensive appraisal process by
    • selecting and administering appropriate ability, achievement, and interest’s tests
    • visiting with students and interview interested adults, and c. interpreting results to students, teacher, administrators, and parents
  • Update and maintain confidential student records, including cumulative transcripts and student files
  • Implement an effective program of educational and career planning
  • Schedule opportunities for students to visit with resource persons about academic and career choices
  • Maintain a current library of career information, and assist students in using the information, and assist students in using the information effectively
  • Assist in a continuous program of student orientation
  • Assist in making recommendations for school curriculum and instructional practices
  • Assist with the activities of student organizations
  • See that district policies are observed during all activities
  • Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques
  • Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures
  • Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other Administrative Staff
Posted: July 2019
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LocationKuwait City, Kuwait
Start DateSeptember 2019
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Accommodation or Allowance is provided by the company 
  • Round trip ticket provided by the company

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), Canada, South Africa, Australia
MajorPshychology
Additional School Requirements
  • MA in education or master in specific subject is always appreciated
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience is mandatory in American curriculum