Counsellor

Job Description

Title: Counsellor

Company Name: International School Dhaka

Vacancy: 2

Age: 30 to 50 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University, College, School

• Masters

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University, College, School

• Age 30 to 50 years

• Experience in International Baccalaureate school.

The Secondary University Career Counselor handles a full caseload of students and directs all aspects of the

college counseling process with them individually. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Coordinating all college counseling and academic advising meetings with students and families.
• Providing access to information and guidance on decision making for students regarding specific areas of interest and college choices.
• Communicating regularly with students and families about the college preparation, admission and entry process.
• Direct handling of any and all situations that arise in the college counseling process.
• Coordinating the letter of recommendation process for teachers and keeping all staff informed about the college application process.
• Writing a school counselor letter of recommendation for all grade 12 students.
• Leading all college counseling programs throughout the school year.
• Being proficient in using and guiding students to use college search, essay writing and application platforms.
• Innovating the best ways to utilize technology to enhance information sharing, collaborating, and the college application process
• Developing relationships through attendance at regional and international conferences and college visits.
• Handling of college admission representatives visits to ISD.
• Remaining current on all college admission trends including merit and need-based aid, and standardized testing.
• Assisting the Student Support Team and Advancement Center in the implementation of support plans and interventions for students
• Evaluating high school student transcripts upon admissions to determine credits and status for on-time graduation
• Supporting students in credit recovery through online provider(s)
• Tracking and reporting all data related to the college application process

Collegiate Responsibilities & Expectations:

• To understand and live the school’s mission.
• Contribute positively to staff morale.
• Work as a team player.
• Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, line managers and administrators.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Take part in all training provided by the school, both internal and external.
• Be prepared to report back about training and/or provide in-service to colleagues.
• Actively participate in Appraisal Procedures.
• Represent the school by being a good role model.
• Model the qualities of the IB learner profile and attitudes and be an active member of the learning community.