Job Title: School Counselor

Location: Gurugram

Job Overview:

TheSchool Counselor provides comprehensive support to students across all grade levels in alignment with the CBSE philosophy. They work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a positive and inclusive school environment that promotes students' well-being, personal growth, and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Student Well-being & Social-Emotional Support

- Provide individual and group counseling to address students' personal, social, and emotional challenges.
- Develop and implement social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and well-being initiatives.
- Support students in managing stress, anxiety, and mental health concerns.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school workplace in line with IB Learner Profile attributes.

2. Academic & Career Guidance

- Assist students in setting academic and personal goals.
- Support students in time management, study skills, and learning strategies.
- Guide students in the university and career exploration process, including college applications, scholarships, and career pathways.
- Provide counseling on subject selection based on students' interests and future aspirations.

3. Collaboration with Stakeholders

- Work closely with teachers to identify and support students with learning difficulties, behavioral issues, and emotional concerns.
- Communicate with parents regarding students' progress, challenges,



and strategies for support.
- Collaborate with external mental health professionals when specialized support is needed.
- Conduct workshops and sessions for parents, students, and teachers on mental health, well-being, and life skills.

4. Child Protection & Safeguarding

- Ensure adherence to child protection policies and report any safeguarding concerns.
- Promote awareness of student safety and well-being through workshops and training.

5. Program Development & Implementation

- Design and implement counseling programs aligned with CBSE philosophy and best practices.
- Maintain counseling records, track student progress, and assess the effectiveness of counseling interventions.
- Stay updated on best practices in school counseling and mental health support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field .
- Experience as a school counselor, preferably in a school setting.
- Knowledge of child development, mental health issues, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and school leadership.

Preferred Skills:

- Training in Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or other counseling techniques .
- Experience working with multicultural and diverse student populations.

📌 School Counselor (Gurugram)
🏢 Manav Rachna International School
📍 Gurugram