Secondary School Career-Guidance Counsellor required for International School in UAE
for January 2020
International Teachers Plus (ITP) is a Teacher Placement Agency offering full recruitment services and a wide variety of international teaching jobs at reputable International Schools in the Middle East.
Job Description
To support, advise and prepare High School students for University admission and career choices. To ensure that Junior’s and Senior’s Career choices and academic objectives are both met and followed through.
Responsibilities
To advise students on different career paths and University choices
To work closely with students and their parents concerning University choices. To prepare recommendations
To organize and host a yearly career fair
To host a number of institutions who talk to students about admissions requirements procedures
To support and aid students with application forms and college essays
Providing students with information about the SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and CEPA examinations and testing dates
Advising students on which major best suits their abilities and/or interests
Meeting with parents to answer any questions or to support them regarding their children’s application process to university
Meeting with students during their breaks, during private sessions and upon request to assist them in their application forms or essays for university admission
Hosting yearly university and career fairs where local and regional universities attend and interview potential students for admission to their respective institutions
Visiting classes and holding motivational or advisory sessions for students regarding their admission and application process to universities
Hosting the IELTS exams on school premises for students to take the test in their own familiar school environment
Encouraging students to sit for the SAT exams and assisting them in the sign up process
Producing and analyzing yearly reports with facts and statistics on how well students have scored in standardized tests and where their gaps lie, with an action plan to help increase the results and outcomes of students
Guiding students and editing their personal statements and essays for university applications and admissions
Inviting different career and guidance companies to come to school and give lectures about university applications and admissions as well as marketing different universities around the world
Inviting guest speakers to talk to students on potential careers and the work market
Accompanying students to chosen universities for orientation
Working with SEN students on their exit plan and transition from school to college or vocational schools
Provide orientation activities for students new to the school
Participate in orientation programs for incoming ninth graders
Guide students in updating their high school four year plans
Assist juniors and seniors in evaluating their current status in conjunction with graduation
Assist students with scholarship and financial aid information and application
Guide and assist students who need to do certain hours of internships and community service in and out of school premises.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Education or Psychology
Master or Certificate for School Career/Counselling from a recognized University
QUALIFICATION FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, ZA and Scandinavian countries
Bilingual ARABIC/ENGLISH speaker preferred
Must have excellent communication skills and able to deal effectively with student behaviour issues
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in School Career/Counselling at appropriate grade level
Experience in helping senior students apply for College or University abroad
Culturally sensitive, dependable, flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment
Contract Details
Start Date: January 2020
Contract Duration: 1- 2 years (renewable)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Working Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (approx) Sunday to Thursday
Visa: Sponsorship and fees covered for employee only
Dependent School Fees: Staff children discount
Housing: Accommodation or housing allowance provided
Vacation: Approximately 2 months summer holidays, plus national holidays and term breaks
Medical Insurance: Provided by Employer for employee only
TAX FREE Monthly Salary: Competitive TAX FREE salary AED 11,000 to 14,000 depending on qualifications, experience
Benefits: Return Annual return airfare to home country
End of Service Benefit: One month Basic Salary as a bonus, for each year completed, paid at the end of service
To take advantage of this opportunity to work in a new country with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally, please upload your CV and complete the Application Form at the website link below.
Our Plus Services include providing you with dedicated and experienced teacher placement experts with many years of practical experience in the Middle East and Asia. We will work closely with you to determine the position and school that is the best fit. We will help you get off on the right foot with your dream adventure in teaching and learning abroad while providing you with friendly and professional ongoing support beginning the minute you submit your application.
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