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Elementary School Counselor - Bilingual Arabic/English

Al Ittihad Private Schools

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

US 2200 - 3200 a month

Housing provided

Annual economy airfare to and from home country

Start September 2021

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: School Counselor
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon

Additional School Requirements:

Job Skills and Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling preferred
Two to five year's counseling experience in an educational setting
Excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information
Sensitivity in meeting the needs of an international student body
Demonstrated leadership with experience in curriculum development and co-curricular programs
Experience in a similar International and/or regional environment is an advantage
Proficient in IT for productivity purposes and as a tool to facilitate learning in the classroom

Job Benefits:

End of Service Gratuity
Medical Insurance for self
Housing provided
Annual economy airfare to and from home country

Job Description:

ISP-J seeks an experienced, dynamic School Elementary School Counselor. The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.

Objective:

To maximize each student’s potential through the implementation of a comprehensive program that fosters the competencies leading to lifelong success including personal, social growth, academic skills. Primary Responsibilities
Establish a proactive, counseling program that actively involves students, teachers and parents
Develop, document and implement counseling curriculum
Provide direct support services for students, teachers and parents including individual, small and large group meetings/conferences
Oversee student learning support services for students, teachers and parents from K1 through Grade 5. This involves handling referrals from teachers; coordinating Student Review Team meetings; recommending and facilitating educational or psychological testing; recommending possible classroom modifications where appropriate, and maintaining communication with students, teachers and parents throughout any referral process
Provide transitional programs for students, parents and faculty
Proactively establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, teachers and parents to enhance student learning through classroom visits, participation in student activities and visibility at activities and around the school
Maintain and share a database of community service resources for addressing student needs
Maintain confidential files on applicable students and appropriate confidentiality in all matters pertaining to student and faculty counseling issues
Oversee external testing and facilitate analysis, feedback and summary of test results to support student learning
Participate as a member of the sectional admissions team
Collaborate with the sectional principal on scheduling, course selections and student placements

Additional Duties:

Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own job knowledge
Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
Model IPS-J’s ‘Core Values’ in interaction with the school community
Liaise with Director General, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals and objectives
Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.

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About the School:

When you visit AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL (ISP-J) you will see a vibrant school community with exceptional educational professionals, recruited from around the world, who are committed to delivering a true American education in a local setting.

We belong to the Al Ittihad Private Schools and are considered the Flagship school. The first IPS school opened in Dubai in 1978. Currently, we have a total of five schools in the UAE (Al Ain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi). Our branch, Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira, opened its doors in 1998 to meet the growing needs of Emirati students in Dubai; and now, 21 years later, IPS-J has become one of the premier Emirati schools in Dubai offering the American curriculum. We are located in the heart of Jumeirah and offer outstanding facilities that provide the best possible spaces for our committed teachers and coaches to inspire and adapt to the demands of the modern age while at the same time preserving our cultural heritage.

Technology, art, physical education, library, classroom, and common spaces all communicate a message that learning is the core purpose and is highly valued at IPS-J. With the support of the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, and the highly supportive parent community, IPS-J provides comprehensive programs and education

IPS-J serves over 2400 Emirati students from Pre-KG to grade 12. We are fully accredited by CIS and NEASC and rated as a “Good” school by KHDA.

Our core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion guide our actions and promote a culture of inclusiveness and engagement. Our focus on student learning in a safe, secure environment ensures that each of our students is encouraged to reach his or her potential each day. We are fully committed to the well-being of our students and staff.

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