Student Counselor

Job Description

Title: Student Counselor

Company Name: Australian International School (AusIS)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

• Bachelor’s and Master's in Educational Psychology /Counseling Psychology from a reputed university.

• No third class in any level of exams.

• Advance Training in Educational Psychology/ Counselling Psychology/ Psychotherapy will be preferable.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

• Age At least 35 years

• Knowledge of placement testing and career, personal, and educational assessment.

• Experience with counseling principles, techniques, and practices as applied to students` problems and developmental needs.

• Practical experience in the school students covering age 10-20 years.

• Excellent active listening and communication skills.

• Patient, friendly, and accommodating personality.

• Social perceptiveness and an understanding of body language.

• Excellent interpersonal and mediation skills.

• `O` level and `A` level will be given extra credit.

• Having IB curriculum training and experience will be given high preference.

• Experience in Student Affairs & Events will be given preference

Individual counselling.

Group counselling.

Crisis management.

Conducting awareness activities-workshops, training, orientation etc.

Psychological assessment.

Develop peer groups and provide technical support.

Documentation, record keeping and reporting.

Help students understand and overcome social or behavioral problems through individual and group counseling;

Provide individual and small group counseling based on student needs;

Work with students to develop skills such as organization, time management, and effective study habits;

Evaluate students` abilities and interests through aptitude assessments and interviews;

Develop strategies with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students succeed;

Teach classes on topics such as bullying, drug abuse, and planning for college or careers after graduation;

Identify and report possible cases of neglect or abuse;

Listen and understand student`s concerns about academic, emotional and social problems;

Mediate issues between teachers and students;

Improve parent, teacher and student relationships;

Provide referrals, recommendations, and education to parents about mental health concerns;

Help coping with school or community-related violence, accidents, and trauma;

Identify interests, strengths, and aptitudes through assessment;

Refer students and parents to resources outside the school for additional support;

Other tasks as assigned by the AusIS Administration.