Teacher-Behavioral Counsellor

Special Education | Teacher - Behavioural Counsellor

Role Summary The Teacher-Behavioral Counsellor works within the Special Education department to assess,

Support and monitor the behavioral and socio-emotional needs of students across grades. The role involves designing and delivering structured intervention programs in close collaboration with classroom teachers, parents, and the wider school support team. This is a full-time position that requires consistent on-site engagement with students, staff, and families.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct structured behavioral assessments and observations for referred students to identify areas requiring targeted intervention.

Design, implement, and review Individualized Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) in coordination with the special education and classroom teaching teams.

Deliver one-to-one and small-group behavioral intervention sessions using evidence-based approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

techniques or Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Collaborate with subject teachers to develop grade-appropriate strategies that support the inclusion of students with behavioral needs within mainstream classrooms.

¢ Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records, session notes, progress reports, and behavioral data for each student on the caseload.

¢ Conduct parent and guardian consultations to share assessment findings and explain intervention.

goals and provide guidance on strategies to reinforce at home.

¢ Participate in Student Support Team meetings, contributing behavioral data and recommendations to inform decisions about a student's support plan.

¢ Coordinate with external professionals such as psychologists, therapists, and medical practitioners when a case requires multidisciplinary input, following the school's referral protocols.





¢ Plan and facilitate sta development sessions or briengs on behavioural management strategies relevant to the school's student population.

¢ Prepare and submit periodic progress reports and termly summaries for the Head of Special.

Education, keeping all documentation in line with school data-protection guidelines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

¢ Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Special Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis or a closely related field.

¢ A postgraduate diploma or master's degree in Special Education, School Counselling, Child and

Adolescent psychology or behavioral therapy is an advantage.

¢ Minimum two years of hands-on experience in a school-based or clinical setting providing behavioral counseling or intervention services to students in grades 1 through 12.

¢ Demonstrated working knowledge of at least one evidence-based behavioral intervention framework (ABA, PBS, CBT or equivalent).

¢ Familiarity with the documentation and reporting standards applicable to special education programs in Indian schools are preferred.

Skills and Competencies

¢ Ability to conduct systematic behavioral observations and translate findings into actionable intervention plans.

¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing skilled reports and engaging clearly with teaching staff, parents, and external specialists.

¢ Competence in maintaining confidential case records and managing a caseload across multiple grade levels.

¢ Capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, respecting the professional boundaries of colleagues from different specializations.

¢ Sound judgement in identifying situations that require escalation to senior staff or external referral.

¢ Prociency in using basic data tools for tracking intervention outcomes and presenting progress to stakeholders.

¢ Patience, consistency, and a methodical approach when working with students who present with complex or persistent behavioral difficulties.

📌 Special Educator (Gurugram)
🏢 K12 Techno Services
📍 Gurugram