Job Description
At Gateway, social-emotional learning specialists (school counselors) invest time in understanding the unique profiles of individual students and think critically about the design of their social-emotional programs. Open-mindedness, creativity and collaborative approaches are essential to this design process.
Essential Responsibilities Include:
• Design and setup of therapy space - teaching materials furniture, and overall learning environment.
• Design and execute therapy class activities in 1:1, small group, or large group setting, as assigned
• Supporting homeroom teachers with design, maintenance, and presentation of appropriate IEP goals and educational reports for each child (only with relation to concerned therapies)
• Collaborating with teachers, school wide, and assisting in lesson planning.
• Designing child-specific behavior intervention plans in collaboration with relevant team members
• Attending parent teacher conferences for students, as requested.
• Attending parent teacher conferences for students, as requested
• Proactively communicating with parents, and responding to their queries promptly, as per internal protocol of therapy department
• Fulfill all PD requirements, including workshops, book clubs, online courses, etc.
• Attend all PLCs spaces i.e. collaborative meetings within department or school as required
• Planning and executing workshops (PD for school team, parent workshop, outreach, etc.).
• Meeting with parents as and when needed to support with behaviors at home
• Co-planning and co-conducting Parent Support Group meetings
• Organizing and/or helping the school organize various functions
• In addition to the above, performing all those functions that might be necessary in order to ensure that the school’s services are of the nature and quality that will help fulfill its founding vision
Qualifications & prerequisites:
• Master of Psychology
• English language proficiency
• Openness and enthusiasm to learn
• Experience of working in a school setting is prefered
• RCI certification is preferred
Job profile:
• To assess, plan, and execute social-emotional learning classes in 1:1, small group, or large groups, under the mentorship of the Coordinator of the Department
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in close collaboration with lead teachers and other therapists to plan lessons and design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students
Contract Terms:
• Period: Minimum 3 years, full time position only (8am– 4pm, 5 days per week)
• Salary: Negotiable based on background and experience
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The School Counselor position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
