Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Student Counselling
Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students.
Help students manage stress, anxiety, emotional concerns, behavioural issues, and peer relationships.
Identify students requiring additional psychological or emotional support.
Maintain confidential counselling records and documentation.
2. Academic Guidance
Assist students in developing effective study habits and time management skills.
Support students facing academic difficulties.
Work with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance.
3. Career Guidance
Conduct career awareness programmes and career counselling sessions.
Guide students in choosing suitable subject combinations and career pathways.
Organize career fairs, aptitude assessments, and interactions with professionals.
4. Social and Emotional Development
Conduct life skills education programmes.
Promote self-esteem, resilience, empathy, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.
Organize workshops on emotional well-being, mental health, digital safety, and responsible behaviour.
5. Behaviour Management
Assist in addressing behavioural concerns and disciplinary issues through counselling.
Develop behaviour intervention plans in collaboration with teachers and parents.
Monitor progress and recommend appropriate interventions.
6. Parent Counselling
Conduct counselling sessions with parents regarding children's emotional, behavioural, and academic concerns.
Provide parenting guidance and support.
Organize awareness programmes on adolescent development, cyber safety, substance abuse prevention, and mental wellness.
7. Teacher Support
Guide teachers in identifying students with emotional or behavioural challenges.
Conduct teacher orientation programmes on classroom management and student well-being.
Collaborate in preparing individualized support plans where required.
8. Child Protection and Safety
Actively support implementation of POCSO guidelines and child protection policies.
Report concerns regarding child abuse, neglect, bullying, or harassment according to school policy.
Serve as a member of the Child Protection, POCSO, Anti-Bullying, and Wellness Committees.
9. Mental Health Promotion
Conduct awareness programmes on mental health.
Observe and identify students at risk of depression, anxiety, self-harm, or emotional distress.
Refer students to qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, or medical professionals whenever necessary.
10. Crisis Intervention
Provide immediate emotional support during emergencies or traumatic events.
Participate in crisis management and post-crisis recovery plans.
Coordinate with school authorities during emergencies.
11. Inclusive Education Support
Assist students with special educational needs in collaboration with special educators.
Recommend classroom accommodations and support strategies.
Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings where applicable.
12. Record Keeping
Maintain confidential counselling records.
Prepare counselling reports, case summaries, and annual activity reports.
Maintain documentation required for CBSE inspections and audits.
13. Awareness Programmes
Organize programmes on:
Mental Health Awareness
Bullying Prevention
Cyber Safety
Stress Management
Exam Anxiety
Life Skills
Adolescence Education
Gender Sensitization
Substance Abuse Prevention
Child Rights and Responsibilities
14. Committee Responsibilities
The School Counsellor shall actively participate in:
POCSO Committee
Child Protection Committee
Anti-Bullying Committee
Inclusive Education Committee
Health and Wellness Committee
Discipline Committee
Disaster Management Committee (Student Support)
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Child Psychology.
Diploma/Certification in Guidance and Counselling (preferred).
Minimum 2 years of counselling experience in a school (preferred).
Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
Strong interpersonal, listening, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of CBSE guidelines relating to school counselling and student wellness.
Essential Skills
Empathy and active listening
Confidentiality and ethical practice
Crisis management
Conflict resolution
Behaviour management
Documentation and reporting
Parent counselling
Team collaboration
Presentation and workshop facilitation
Computer proficiency
Working Hours
As per school timings.
Availability during parent meetings, school events, emergencies, and counselling sessions as required.
Pay: ₹14,610.64 - ₹42,234.17 per month
Work Location: In person
