The Counselor is the nurturing hand of the School that takes care of the emotional well-being of students and faculty members.
The Counselor for different sections of the school reports to the Lead Counselor.
The Counselor for respective sections of the school will furnish a monthly report to the respective Section Head along with the Lead Counselor regarding the progress of all counseling students and/or faculty who are under their care.
Key Responsibilities
To help provide a safe and nurturing environment at school for every child to excel holistically.
Will observe students in the classroom and other situations to rule out any behavioural or emotional difficulties that a student may have.
Will allow students or faculty members to walk in for counseling as and when they feel the need for it.
Will provide group therapy and support to students as and when requested or sees the need.
Will interface with parents of counseling students at regular intervals to keep them updated on the progress of the child.
Will coordinate with class teachers, subject teachers, coordinators and HOS regarding needs of specific counseling students and track their progress.
Will plan an annual calendar of age/grade specific awareness sessions and ensure they are conducted in house or by experts where required.
Will brief teachers on suitable handling of specific students. If need be, will provide ongoing feedback to the teachers of counseling students.
Confidentiality of the information shared by the student to be maintained, unless when the student/faculty is found to be a threat to themselves, school and the environment.
Safety of the student is priority, if there is an issue that impacts the immediate safety of the school, child and the teacher then it should be immediately escalated to the respective Counselling Lead, Section Head and the Child Wellbeing Committee.
Strictly adhere to the ethical standards of counseling practice. This includes up to date documentation.
Will be an active participant and support to the Counseling team members and be a part of new initiatives and programs. To help and address disciplinary concerns.