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Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor

Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI)

Dubai

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 October 2020

Job overview

The Guidance Counselor is in charge of providing students with counseling and support on academic and career matters. He/she guides and assists students as they plan their future academic and career choices. The Guidance Counselor is the key reference in the school on matters pertaining to local and international colleges and universities and has full knowledge of the requirements of these institutions related to student admissions. 


Most importantly, the Guidance Counselor tracks and monitors the performance of students in their senior classes in the school and intervenes to align student performance with institutional requirements.


Roles and Responsibilities

1. Plans and implements a guidance and counseling program that is aligned with the school’s guiding statements.

2. Maintains updated records of students in their senior years, including information such as: bio, contact information, results of standardized assessments, record of academic performance, university plans/selection, etc. and treats this information with confidentiality.

3. Supports the SLT in the administration of standardized exams and other benchmark tests and provides information on the guidance program as required.

4. Analyzes students results on standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) and provides feedback and recommendations to students on further steps.

5. Conducts individual and group counseling to students based on requests from Heads of Sections.

6. Stays up-to-date with new information related to his/her area of work through readings, conferences, and other means of training and knowledge acquisition and transfers this knowledge to members of the academic staff on a regular basis.

7. Provides full access to an extensive database of contacts with leading universities around the world.

8. Ensures that students meet all deadlines and requirements in their application process to local and international colleges and universities.

9. Liaises with parents and students to provide best counseling and support in preparation for university.

10. Assists students in the process of applying to universities and streamlining their applications and document collection including preparing transcripts, recommendations, etc.

11. Researches and provides information to students about funding options including scholarships, grants, etc.

12. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with universities and colleges both locally and internationally

13. Organizes a yearly career and university fair, attracting representatives from universities and colleges both locally and around the world.

14. Initiates guidance and career planning for students as of grade 9.

15. Performs counselling with different groups of students including students of determination and those who are gifted and talented.

16. Monitors report cards of students to evaluate the academic and personal progress.

17. Gathers and record all information relevant to Individualized Educational Plans’ and Advanced Learning Plans’ meetings regarding the student’s eligibility, manifestations, placement and annual review and monitoring in order to prepare them for university and college admission.


Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or a combination of related degree and experience. A relevant advanced (graduate or post-graduate) degree is an added advantage 

2. 3 years or more years of experience in a similar position in the same or similar curriculum schools preferably in a multi-cultural setting

3. Outstanding interpersonal, counseling and communication skills

4. Excellent written and oral communication skills 

5. Advanced computer skills supporting this type of work, including and not limited to word processing tools, spreadsheets, and presentation tools

6. Highly developed organizational and planning skills, including managing time, competing priorities and resources in a structured way

7. Ability to establish credibility within the whole school community

8. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and local and international organizations 


DISCLAIMER The job description above provides an overview of the nature and level of work performed by the Guidance Counselor. It should by no means be interpreted as a cumulative list of duties. Other responsibilities may be delegated to the candidate for this job.


Attached documents

About Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI)

About AMSI:

AMSI is a collaboration of academicians and educators who bring together a wealth of experience and international expertise. In our alliance we have learnt to value creativity and the active pursuit of excellence.

For over 40 years, AMSI has been dedicated to raising the standards of education in its community and building a foundation for the future of its children and young people through the provision of a complete and comprehensive educational solution.

Today, AMSI manages a number of schools in the UAE providing high quality education to over 200,000 students. Students in AMSI schools benefit from the specialized expertise of AMSI’s network of education professionals, specialists and staff, guided by a dynamic advisory panel which combines a host of professional backgrounds.

To explore a career with one of AMSI  schools, kindly search and apply via TES jobs.

About Al Mawakeb Schools:

Al Mawakeb Schools are managed by AMSI and provide a most comprehensive university preparatory education to students of all backgrounds and nationalities.

Although our medium of instruction is English, we have a multilingual learning environment. Students study the English, French, and Arabic from K-12. All students are required to take all academic subjects. Non-Muslims only are exempted from Islamic Education. 

Upon completing twelve years of education, students receive a high school diploma which enables our graduates to pursue higher education worldwide. 

Al Mawakeb  Al Barsha opened in 1997 - licensed by the KHDA Dubai, UAE (License #20120). 

Internationalism at Al Mawakeb Schools is perceived through collaborating effectively in a diverse and multinational community and preparing our students to face future challenges and become global citizens. To that end, we will create a culture of openness and acceptance of the diverse views and beliefs emerging from our multicultural community. We will also build our students’ linguistic proficiency in 3 languages (Arabic, English & French) while encouraging them to practice their native language at home and elsewhere. 

Follow us on Twitter: @Mawakeb_barsha & Instagram:@almawakeb_albarsha

Al Mawakeb Al Garhoud - licensed by the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) Dubai, UAE (License #20119) - was founded in 1979 as a private international school.   

About The International School of Arts and Sciences:

At ISAS, we implement a twelve-year American program based on a core curriculum that encourages students to recognize their potential in both the arts and sciences.  

Choosing a school for one's child is a very important responsibility. Parents naturally want the best for their children, preferring primary schools where children are happy, where expectations are consistently high, where there is a positive ethos and where the children emerge well-prepared, both academically and socially, for the challenge of their secondary phase of education.

At ISAS, we aim to provide a school environment where children feel secure, where they are involved and excited by their learning and where they expect to work hard and enjoy success.

Internationalism at ISAS is the creative promotion of cultures from around the world through an interdisciplinary curriculum and a school-wide program that foster appreciation and respect, thus preparing our students for life in an increasingly, innovative globalized society. 

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