School Counselor

Key Responsibilities:

1. Emotional Support and Counseling

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.

• Help students identify, understand, and manage their emotions effectively.

• Offer short-term therapeutic interventions and refer students to external professionals when necessary.

2. Emotional Assessment and Case Management

• Conduct observations, interviews, and emotional screenings to identify students in need of support.

• Develop and maintain accurate and confidential case notes and counseling reports.

• Monitor students’ emotional progress and follow up with appropriate support strategies.

3. Preventive and Developmental Programs

• Design and implement school-wide emotional well-being initiatives (e.g., mindfulness sessions, stress management workshops, emotional awareness campaigns).

• Promote emotional literacy and positive mental health practices across all grade levels.

• Provide guidance on coping strategies, resilience, and conflict resolution.

4. Collaboration and Consultation

• Work collaboratively with teachers, homeroom advisors, and school leaders to address students’ emotional needs in the classroom setting.

• Communicate with parents or guardians (when appropriate) to discuss student concerns and progress while maintaining confidentiality.

• Provide professional input and recommendations for student behavior interventions.

5. Crisis Intervention

• Respond promptly and effectively to emotional crises or emergency situations (e.g., panic attacks, emotional breakdowns, or trauma-related incidents).

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students in distress and coordinate with external support services if necessary.

6. Education and Awareness

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers and staff on recognizing and responding to signs of emotional distress among students.

• Facilitate parent education sessions focused on emotional development and adolescent well-being.

• Contribute to the development of school policies related to emotional and mental health support.
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field (Educational or Clinical background preferred).

• Professional counseling certification or license (if required by local regulation).

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or counseling setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated empathy, confidentiality, and professional ethics in handling sensitive student matters.

• Knowledge of child and adolescent emotional development and behavior management techniques.