Elementary School Counselor - Bilingual Arabic/English
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.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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Location | Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Start Date | September 2021 |
Eligible Candidates | University Graduate |
Student Level | Elementary |
Monthly Salary | USD 2200 - 3200 |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License Other Certification |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon |
Major | School Counselor |
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