Behavioural Counselor - Ekya ITPL

Job Description

We are Hiring for a Behavioural Counselor with 4+ years of experience into K-12 setup. Location: Ekya ITPL : 2851, ITPL Bypass Road Doddanekkundi, Extension, Friends Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037. Interested candidates can drop an email to Saranya@ekyaschools.com Note: Please apply for the position if your okay with the location. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Development and management of a comprehensive school counseling program : ● Collaborates with the team of counselors to plan and design relevant awareness programs for students, educators and parents ● Communicates the goals of the comprehensive school counseling program to education stakeholders. ● Maintains current and appropriate resources for education stakeholders. ● Uses the majority of the time providing direct services through the Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, and Preventive and Responsive Services and most remaining time in program management, system support, and accountability. 2. Delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program: 2.1 Guidance Curriculum ● Develops and implements developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals. ● Implements campus and classroom specific workshops related to student wellbeing ● Support in delivery of Life skills curriculum 2.2 Individual Student Planning ● Assists all students, individually or in groups, with all wellbeing related activities ● Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. ● Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students for their wellbeing 2.3 Preventive and Responsive Services ● Provides individual and group counseling to students with identified concerns and needs. ● Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. ● Implements an effective referral and follow-up process. ● Accurately and appropriately uses assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services. 2.4 System Support ● Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program. ● Assists teachers, parents/guardians and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. ● Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. ● Uses available technology resources to enhance the school counseling program. ● Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the school counseling profession. 3. Role Accountability: ● Conducts a yearly program audit to review the extent of program implementation. ● Collects and analyzes data to guide program direction and emphasis. ● Measures results of the school counseling program activities and shares results as appropriate. ● Monitors student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions. Qualifications ● 2+ years of experience in working with K-12 school students in a similar capacity. ● Ability to develop and implement student counseling programs in conjunction with individual student needs. Required Core Competencies include: ● Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding communication skills. ● Ability to maintain confidentiality is of utmost importance. ● Strong work-ethic, detail-driven, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done. ● Ability to prioritize, multi-task, delegate, and lead by example. Professional Background: ● Bachelors and or Master’s degree in counseling services or psychology program from a reputed college or university is preferred. International experience will be an added advantage. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Benefits: Paid sick time Paid time off Work Location: In person