High School Counselor - Aug 2026
GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMYPastoral
Status
Live Now
Date Listed6 April 2026
ContractPermanent
Listing TypeSchool Direct
About This Role
Position Overview: We are looking for an energetic and passionate High School Counselor to become part of our committed team starting in August 2026. This role presents a wonderful opportunity for a counselor dedicated to education and eager to support our students' academic achievements.
Job Purpose: To organize and deliver academic, personal, social, and emotional counseling for students.
Job Scope: You will be responsible for creating and executing a counseling program that fulfills the school's requirements and addresses the needs of the student body, enabling students to thrive in all facets of their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and embody the ethos and standards of excellence outlined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Develop procedures and timelines to offer students academic, personal, social, emotional, and psychological counseling.
- Manage the transition process for students.
- Create protocols for obtaining external support for students facing personal issues and emotional challenges.
- Collaborate with the senior management team to design experiences and activities that foster students' holistic development, while encouraging responsibility, leadership, cooperation, and other personal and social skills.
- Keep detailed student records on progress, achievements, activities, and interests, utilizing all available data and evidence to monitor student advancement.
- Establish proactive measures and procedures to address bullying.
- Implement appropriate testing programs to assess student aptitude and achievement.
- Set up systems to promptly inform parents regarding any concerns related to classroom performance, schoolwork, or behavioral issues.
- Ensure adherence to GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times.
- Demonstrate initiative and dedication beyond the standard workday when tasks demand extra commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in committees as needed.
- Carry out additional duties as requested by direct and dotted line managers/supervisors.
Apply via the WhatSchool platform.