Job Summary The School Counsellor is responsible for supporting the emotional, social, behavioral, and academic well-being of students. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, developing Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs), collaborating with parents and teachers, implementing preventive wellness programs, and creating a secure and supportive school environment that promotes students' holistic development.

Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Counselling

- Provide individual and group counselling sessions for students facing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic challenges.

- Conduct psychological and behavioral assessments to identify students requiring counselling support.

- Develop, implement, monitor, and review Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs) based on students' specific emotional, behavioral, academic, and social needs.

- Set measurable counselling goals, intervention strategies, and review timelines for each student.

- Regularly evaluate student progress and modify ICPs in collaboration with teachers, parents, and school leadership.

- Maintain confidential counselling records, case notes, progress reports, and intervention documentation.

Emotional &

- Behavioral Support

- Support students in managing stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, peer relationships, bullying, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.

- Provide crisis intervention and immediate emotional support whenever required.

- Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and social-emotional learning.

Parent &

- Teacher Collaboration

- Partner with teachers to identify students requiring counselling intervention.

- Conduct parent counselling sessions and provide strategies to support students at home.

- Discuss ICP goals and progress with parents and teachers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Preventive &

- Developmental Programs

- Design and conduct workshops on mental health, emotional well-being, life skills, stress management, cyber safety, bullying prevention,



and resilience.

- Deliver classroom guidance sessions to promote students' social and emotional development.

Assessments &

- Referrals

- Conduct behavioural observations and assessments.

- Refer students to psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, or other specialists when necessary, with appropriate documentation and parental consent.

- Coordinate with Special Educators and external professionals for comprehensive student support.

Documentation &

- Compliance

- Maintain confidential counselling records, ICP documentation, intervention plans, and progress reports.

- Ensure compliance with school policies, child safeguarding guidelines, and professional ethical standards.

Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, or a related field.

- Certification/Diploma in School Counselling or Child Psychology is preferred.

- RCI registration will be an added advantage (where applicable).

Experience

- Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a School Counsellor in a CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, or other reputed K-12 school.

- Hands-on experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing Individual Counselling Plans (ICPs) for students with emotional, behavioral, learning, or social concerns is mandatory.

- Experience in conducting counselling assessments, crisis intervention, parent counselling, and teacher consultation is preferred.

Required Skills

- Expertise in Individual Counselling Plan (ICP) development and case management.

- Strong understanding of child and adolescent psychology.

- Excellent counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

- Strong observation, documentation, and report-writing skills.

- Crisis intervention and conflict-resolution skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation systems.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 School Counsellor (Bengaluru)
🏢 Vibgyor Group of Schools
📍 Bengaluru