Guidance Counselor at New Hall International School

New Hall International School Lekki is an integral part of the community both educationally and socially. The School looks bright and welcoming. We have a beautiful learning environment for our children with world-class teaching and learning facilities. Our school offers a wide range of learning experiences from academics to morals and sports. Our curriculum is a unique blend of British and Nigeria based on our philosophy that children’s heritage and culture should be preserved even in attempts at internationalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Guidance Counselor

Location: Lagos

Description

Our mission is to redefine the outlook of quality education. To achieve this, we are seeking a guidance counsellor who is ready to join our team of vibrant and passionate educators to contribute to the balanced and qualitative education our school delivers.
“If you are passionate about redefining education and you will love a challenging opportunity, then this role is for you”.

Key Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at school
Discuss with parents, guidance, teachers, administrators and other professionals the children’s progress.
Resolve behavioural, academic and other problems, and determine priorities for students and their resource needs
Counsel students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting their educational activities
Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, registration, school adjustment, study habits and career planning
Maintain accurate and complete student records required by administrative regulation
Evaluate students’ abilities, interests and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews and professional sources
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students’ performance, behaviour, social development and conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met
Provide training, workshops, seminars and special programs to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting into violence
Collaborate with principals to conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences
Collaborate with principals in developing, -coordinating and implementing the school’s guidance, administrative rules and directives
Collaborate with principals to review transcripts to ensure the students meet graduation/ college entrance and write letters of recommendation
Collaborate with principals to determine appropriate disciplinary measures for students

Requirements
We want to hear from you if you really can change our education world by meeting the following criteria’s:

An enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious, and smart individual with a resounding track record of success as a guidance counsellor
BSc / BSc.Ed / PGDE / M.Ed in Guidance Counselling, Psychology
At least (Seven) 7 years’ experience of coaching, managing and co-ordinating students’ in the educational sector
Quality exposure to British and Nigerian curricula
Evidence of continually improving the behaviour of students.
An experience of raising attainment in a challenging learning environment.
A record of past accomplishments and experience in collaborating with various stakeholders to accomplish school goals
An experience developing positive relationships with colleagues, staff members, parents, and students

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Therapy and counselling- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures or diagnosis, treatment and for career counselling and guidance
A thorough understanding of the current and changing educational landscape.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching and learning of students
Understanding the needs and motivations of young people
Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; psychological research methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorder
Critical thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other relevant office procedures
Proficient in the use of ICT for management of data, as well as ability to work effectively with all Microsoft office suites, such as Word, Excel, power-point
Proven track record in the delivery of an outstanding student experience
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs, assessments, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction
A professional role model for all students and educators in attitude, demeanour, and appearance
Excellent oral and written communication
Proven expertise in organisational time-management, interpersonal, evaluation, negotiation, decision making, and good working relationship skills
An approachable, personable individual with a good sense of humour
A flexible, adaptable, decisive individual with great attention to details
Ability to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders
Ability to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstances
Experience of supporting and implementing change
Ability to create a safe, happy, and successful environment
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.