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School Counselor

Dubai Schools

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

US 2400 - 2700 a month

School provided accommodation or housing allowance and relocation allowance

Annual flight allowance for self, spouse and two dependants

Start August 2022

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Education, Elementary Education, Counseling, Psychology, Child Psychology
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Education: Certification in Counselling or Psychology, Teaching certification

Experience:

At least two year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.
A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff

Competencies:

Excellent communication skills including high standards of professionalism in written and spoken English
Organised and works to deadlines
Strong IT skills

Attributes:

Knowledgeable, Reflective, Inquirer, Thinker
Empathises with values of the school
Student of learning and leading
Solutions-focused
Believes in the potential of all students
Committed to personal development
Caring and Open-minded
Sees leadership as a service to others
Internationally-minded and inter-culturally sensitive
Sense of humour and humility
Conscientious
Motivated by challenge
Resourceful
Communicator and Risk Taker
Communicates effectively to large and small audiences
Innovative and creative mindset
Principled and Balanced
Composed under pressure
Retains responsibility under pressure
Resilient when faced with setbacks
Flexible when conditions change
Always prioritises the needs of the school

Job Benefits:

School provided accommodation or housing allowance and relocation allowance
Annual flight allowance for self, spouse and two dependents
Private medical insurance for self, spouse, and two dependants
Visa
Other corporate benefits
Career progression opportunities within the Taaleem group and Continual Professional Development

Job Description:

Due to expansion, Taaleem is looking for a qualified, passionate, and approachable School Counselor to join Dubai School Al Barsha from August 2022.

Dubai Schools Al Barsha

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance. The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha & Mirdif Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.

Who are we?

As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most-respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and we recruit the very best teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

The Role: School Counselor

Key Relationships: Students, colleagues, parents, external agencies and the school Principal, Heads of School, and the Senior Leadership team.

Primary Purpose of Job: The School Counselor supports and empowers the social, emotional, personal and academic growth of all students. The School Counselor is an advocate for students and operates proactively. Working in partnership with teachers, parents, colleagues and the local and international community, she/he supports students with the resources to access the school curriculum and to achieve academic success and personal wellbeing.

Person Specification:

Education:

Certification in Counselling or Psychology, Teaching certification

Experience:

At least two year’s school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.
A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
A committed and creative individual with excellent organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff

What we offer:

We are committed to developing our staff and running regular professional development workshops, across our schools, to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.

Taaleem provides excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation for teaching staff equipped with a gym, pool, and all amenities. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

To apply:

Please complete an application and upload an up-to-date CV for consideration.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Everybody remembers an inspiring teacher because of the material difference he or she makes to us as individuals, stretching our potential and encouraging us to make the most of our strengths. Empowerment is the upshot of inspirational teaching and it sees students increasingly aiming higher and aiming more.

Together, inspiration and empowerment can be the architects of our future successes. Having charted the link between inspiration, empowerment and success, creating an environment that inspires children is the driving force behind Taaleem.

The vision for Dubai Schools is to offer a first-class international education to students by being a beacon and exemplar of academic quality. The school uses the US curriculum, the New York Engage Standards, as the foundation of the educational program, balanced with a sharp focus on Arabic literacy, Islamic studies, and the cultural values of the UAE. Maintaining this balance is crucial and is likely to define the successful leadership of a school that seeks to meld global-mindedness with an appreciation of the UAE’s cultural heritage.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Project is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools by 2026.

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