Lower School (Elem.) Counselor - AUG 2026

Position Overview

We are looking for an energetic and dedicated Elementary School Counselor to become a part of our committed team starting August 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for a counselor who is passionate about education and eager to support the academic achievements of our students.

Job Purpose

To organize and deliver academic, personal, social, and emotional counseling for students.

Job Scope

The counselor will be primarily responsible for developing and executing a counseling program that aligns with the needs of the school and its student body, helping students to thrive in all areas of their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold the ethos and standards of excellence as defined by the GEMS Core Values.
• Establish procedures and timelines to provide academic, personal, social, emotional, and psychological counseling to students.
• Oversee the transition process for students.
• Create protocols for obtaining external support for students facing personal and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to design experiences and activities that support the holistic development of students while fostering responsibility, leadership, cooperation, and other personal and social skills.
• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress, achievements, activities, and interests, utilizing all available data to monitor student advancement.
• Develop proactive guidelines and procedures to address bullying effectively.
• Implement and manage appropriate testing programs to assess student aptitude and achievement.
• Set up systems to promptly inform parents about any issues related to class performance, schoolwork, or behavioral concerns.
• Ensure compliance with GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct at all times.
• Demonstrate initiative and commitment beyond regular working hours when necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by direct and indirect reporting line managers or supervisors.

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