1 VIBGYOR Group of Schools Counsellor Job

Key Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities/Activities:

Primary Responsibility:

• Follow the admission procedure as per the Inclusion Policy (i.e screening, identification, approval etc.)
• Prepare and follow guidelines for department colleagues.
• Study and analyze complete history of the cases referred to.
• Advise and refer specific assessment in the areas of need to the parents, if required.
• Review & decide on the next stage based on diagnosis of the assessment report( i.e. counseling or remedial )
• Discuss the intervention strategies & progress of each student.
• Attend meetings regarding students with Special Needs( i.e. Parent, Special Educator and counselor meetings)
• Attend Parent Teacher Meetings ( i.e. PTM)
• Attend curriculum related workshops and seek clarification, if necessary.
• Gear the program to the needs of every student with a concern for their interests, handicaps, special talents, individual styles and pace of learning.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the students.
• Attend all staff meetings & participate in the recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Responsible for effective co-ordination within Departments assigned.
• Adhere and implement the applicable policies including the Inclusion Policy

Expected Competencies

• Ability to motivate & mentor.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Achiever with a result oriented approach
• Ability to handle parents queries on special children slow learners/dyslexics.
• Analytical & Observant.
• Problem Solving capability
• Considerable patience

Skills and Knowledge

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Patience
• Compassion
• Emotional Stability