School Counselor

Contract Length: ‎2 years
Number of Vacancies: ‎1
Student Level:
* Early Childhood, Elementary
Eligible Candidates:
* Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate
Requirements:
* Education Required: Bachelor
* Minimum Teaching Experience: ‎2 years of teaching experience
* Major: Education, Elementary Education, Counseling, Psychology, Child Psychology
* Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Education: Certification in Counselling or Psychology, Teaching
certification
Experience:
* At least two year 's school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.
* A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
* A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff
Competencies:
* Excellent communication skills including high standards of professionalism in written and spoken English
* Organised and works to deadlines
* Strong IT skills
Attributes:
* Knowledgeable, Reflective, Inquirer, Thinker
* Empathises with values of the school
* Student of learning and leading
* Solutions-focused
* Believes in the potential of all students
* Committed to personal development
* Caring and Open-minded
* Sees leadership as a service to others
* Internationally-minded and inter-culturally sensitive
* Sense of humour and humility
* Conscientious
* Motivated by challenge
* Resourceful
* Communicator and Risk Taker
* Communicates effectively to large and small audiences
* Innovative and creative mindset
* Principled and Balanced
* Composed under pressure
* Retains responsibility under pressure
* Resilient when faced with setbacks
* Flexible when conditions change
* Always prioritises the needs of the school
Job Benefits:
* School provided accommodation or housing allowance and relocation allowance
* Annual flight allowance for self, spouse and two dependents
* Private medical insurance for self, spouse, and two dependants
* Visa
* Other corporate benefits
* Career progression opportunities within the Taaleem group and Continual Professional Development
Job Description:
Due to expansion, Taaleem is looking for a qualified, passionate, and
approachable School Counselor to join Dubai School Al Barsha from August ‎2022.

Dubai Schools Al Barsha
The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining
an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work
hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and
empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by
Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates,
driven by pride and tolerance. The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al
Barsha & Mirdif Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership
between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai's aspiration
to have ‎100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.

Who are we?
As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most-respected
education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means
'education' in Arabic) was established in ‎2004 and we recruit the very best
teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative,
collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring
students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our
international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging
manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to
identify and develop their passions and talents.

The Role: School Counselor
Key Relationships: Students, colleagues, parents, external agencies and the
school Principal, Heads of School, and the Senior Leadership team.
Primary Purpose of Job: The School Counselor supports and empowers the social,
emotional, personal and academic growth of all students. The School Counselor
is an advocate for students and operates proactively. Working in partnership
with teachers, parents, colleagues and the local and international community,
she/he supports students with the resources to access the school curriculum
and to achieve academic success and personal wellbeing.

Person Specification:
Education:
* Certification in Counselling or Psychology, Teaching certification
Experience:
* At least two year 's school-based experience or previous experience working with schools and students in a counseling capacity.
* A degree in education/psychology/counseling.
* A committed and creative individual with excellent organizational skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students and staff

What we offer:
We are committed to developing our staff and running regular professional
development workshops, across our schools, to ensure our teachers are equipped
to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
Taaleem provides excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation for
teaching staff equipped with a gym, pool, and all amenities. We offer an
attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance
along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Abu Dhabi
and Dubai.

To apply:
Please complete an application and upload an up-to-date CV for consideration.