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Identification of students based on Psychometric assessment, Case history, Baseline checklist and observation
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
Help teachers to prepare ILP, if required
Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
To ensure that curricula and programs address the developmental and educational needs of students.
Regularly update and follow up on the IEPs.
Write case records on each counselling session, and maintain them securely.
Speaking with teachers and parents to evaluate a student's individual strengths or special needs.
Establish procedures and time frames to provide students with academic, personal, social, emotional and psychological counseling.
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Observing children during classroom and recess time.
To ensure that students have access to the resources necessary for academic and social development.
Facilitate students’ satisfactory adjustments to the school.
Establish procedures for securing external assistance for students with personal problems and emotional needs.
Maintain student records on progress, achievements, activities, and interests.
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, and administrators
Establish systems to notify parents promptly about any difficulties a student may encounter in class, school work, or any behavioral problems that may arise.
Work with the academic and support staff to encourage and promote positive behaviors in the short and long term whilst at School, and for their future benefit.
Provide support and supervision for members of the teaching staff.
Provide training, discussion and consultancy to the wider community of the school, if considered appropriate.
Attend staff briefing by senior leadership team and attend regular line management and professional supervision by Head of counselling.
Maintain ongoing professional development.
Demonstrate a commitment to improving and developing the academy’s processes and facilities.
Establish proactive guidelines and procedures to deal with bullying.
Carry out such duties that may be reasonably required by your line manager
Be committed to help all students realize their potential and make adequate yearly progress despite challenges that may result from identified disabilities and other special needs.
Skills
Ability to understand the growth and developmental stages of students with behavioural issues and developmental disabilities.
Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
Possess patience, understanding and a strong will-power
Ability to recognize and respond to student needs.
Ability to handle complex and sensitive issues.
Resource management
Clear and balanced views about pastoral care and discipline.
Interpersonal skills.
Competence in administrative matters.
Ability to guide and support parents.
Encouraging personal development and Commitment to student
support.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL - DUBAI
The Millennium School is a leading academic institution in the UAE with a 23-year legacy. We nurture mindful, global citizens by creating empowering opportunities in a stimulating and challenging learning environment. The Millennium School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India. Pupils from ages 5 to 18 benefit from high quality teaching, a caring environment, extensive educational resources and modern facilities. Our ability to develop confident lifelong learners, self-aware leaders and independent problem solvers defines us as the school of the future. The school is a modern, forward thinking institution with a willingness to innovate that has seen the school thrive for twenty years. We belong to the Round Square network of schools that promotes an ethos of inclusion, self-reflection and values of mind and heart. In a supportive environment, the school offers a comprehensive Self Enhancement Programme that hones students’ skills and talents. Care, compassion and consideration form the DNA of the school. Students are valued and encouraged to be positive change makers. The Millennium School prides itself on the relationships we build with our students and the partnerships that we have with our parents.