Aldar Education is currently seeking a high-performing School Counselor for
the August 2023 start. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School -
Elementary Campus, Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC Schools are Massachusetts State Curriculum schools with superb
facilities in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Massachusetts Curriculum is one of the most highly regarded and
successful curricula in the United States, with close links to prestigious
higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates of ADNOC Schools receive the
American High School Diploma - the standard entry qualification for US
colleges and universities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of
schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and
ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of
the region.

*Responsibilities: *

• Help students enhance personal, social, and academic growth
• Monitor the progress of individual students
• Make contact with parents to discuss student behavior
• Take steps to prevent bullying and support victims of bullying
• Help students develop job search skills, such as resume writing and

interviewing techniques

• Help students understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal

problems

• Emphasize preventive and developmental counseling to provide students with

life skills needed to deal with problems before they worsen and to enhance
students\xe2\x80\x99 personal, social, and academic growth.

• Provide special services such as conflict resolution classes, identify

cases of domestic abuse and other family problems that can affect a
student\xe2\x80\x99s development

• Identifies areas that would be appropriate for intervention in the form of

group counseling and regularly forms and leads appropriate groups.

• Utilizes both large (classroom) groups and small groups to make

appropriate academic and behavioral interventions.

• Coordinates with the Counsellors regarding career options for students and

provides appropriate information to students regarding careers.

• Assists the counselors in providing students with information for career

exploration and selection to assist them in making appropriate academic
course selections relating to their interests.

• Maintains an appropriate library/database relating to various careers for

students to utilize in their career explorations.

• Works with individual students and groups of students regarding

appropriate social development issues.

• Maintains an awareness of cultural influences regarding the social

development of adolescents.

• Monitors students who may be at risk regarding social issues and makes

appropriate referrals for interventions outside of school in consultation
with parents.

• Maintains confidentiality as professionally appropriate regarding student

well-being.

*Application:*

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be added as
supporting documents on the TES website.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school
leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to
offer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right
to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity
employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also
mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in
their application at our company.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high
volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools are committed to safeguarding children and
young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant
medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.

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