IB School Counsellor - Chennai

About The Opportunity

A dynamic education staffing and school support organization working across top IB-curriculum schools in India, we connect purpose-driven educators with mission-aligned institutions. Our focus is on holistic student development, emotional wellbeing, and academic success through evidence-based counselling frameworks—empowering students from PYP to DP to thrive in global learning environments.

Role \& Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counselling sessions aligned with IB learner profiles and wellbeing frameworks for students aged 5–18\.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to create personalized academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) plans.
• Design and implement school-wide wellbeing initiatives, including stress management workshops, peer mentoring programs, and mental health awareness campaigns.
• Monitor student progress through documentation, case notes, and periodic reviews; escalate concerns using safeguarding protocols.
• Partner with international schools to ensure compliance with IB’s Personal, Social, Emotional Education (PSE) standards and child protection policies.
• Lead transition support for students entering or exiting the IB programme, including university/career guidance for DP students.

Skills \& Qualifications

• Must-Have
• IB Career-related Programme (CP) or Diploma Programme (DP) counselling experience
• Proficiency in student wellbeing assessment tools (e.g., DESSA, StrengthsFinder, SEL rubrics)
• Active licensure or certification in school counselling (e.g., NCSE, NCTE, or equivalent)
• Experience with IEP/504 planning and student support coordination
• Strong knowledge of IB learner profile attributes and PSE curriculum
• Fluency in English; ability to communicate effectively with multicultural student and parent groups
• Preferred
• Training in CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, or trauma-informed practices
• Experience working in international schools or multilingual academic settings
• Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., ManageBac, PowerSchool)

Benefits \& Culture Highlights

• Work with leading IB schools across Chennai—flexible scheduling and term-based contracts.
• Access to ongoing PD: IB workshops, mental health webinars, and global counselling network collaborations.
• Impact-driven culture: directly shape student wellbeing and academic outcomes in progressive learning environments.

Skills: mental health,wellbeing,health,counselling,international schools