Career Guidance Specialist - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Aldar Education

Description

Description

Seer Baniyas Charter School is dedicated to public school students based in Mohammed Bin Zayed City in the City of Abu Dhabi and offers American-based curriculum to Grades 6 and 7. We cater for 614 Emirati students, all boys. Middle School US Curriculum of English, Maths, Science, Humanities and MOE subjects will be enhanced with a wide range of extracurricular activities that address the needs of all of our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's 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.

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.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
 

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

Main Accountabilities

• Support students in their personal, academic and career development by providing guidance
  on University choices, career pathways and skills for future success.
• Track and assessthe progress of students, offering tailored support to help them achieve their
  academic goals and career aspirations
• Facilitate a smooth post secondary transition by assisting students with University
  applications, career planning and preparation for life beyond school
• Undertake roles within the school as expected such as duties and ECAs
• Participate in ongoing CPD as expected by the school

Specific Duties:

Career Counselling:

• Implementation of Guidance Programs: The CU Guidance Counselor is responsible for
implementing the school's CU guidance policy and program, ensuring that students receive
appropriate guidance regarding their postsecondary education and career aspirations

• Career Aspirations Guidance: They understand the career aspirations of students, starting
from Cycle 2, provide guidance on planning and aligning student portfolios to meet these
aspirations, including subject choices and extracurricular activities

• Postsecondary Options and Applications: The counselor helps students identify suitable
local and international post secondary options and ensures that students submit at least one
application to a post secondary destination

• Student and Parent Engagement: Engaging with parents throughout the guidance process
is crucial, emphasizing the importance of student agency in decision-making

• Administrative Support: The CU Guidance Counselor provides full administrative support
for students' postsecondary applications, including writing recommendation letters and
reviewing personal statements

• Community and Network Development: Establishing relationships with local postsecondary
institutions is essential to facilitate opportunities for students, such as admissions visits and
internships

• Continuous Professional Development: Counselors are required to engage in professional
development activities to stay updated and effective in their roles

• Support of Gifted and Talented Students and Students with Additional Learning Needs:
Give tailored guidance to these students exploring alternative pathways, specialised
programmes. Support with scholarships and mentorship opportunities that align with their
aspirations.

• Event Organization: The counselor organizes CU guidance events and maintains a calendar
of key dates relevant to students' guidance need

• Plan and coordinate career and university guidance events, ensuring students have access to
valuable opportunities for exploration and decision making.

• Alumni Connection: Fosters excellent relationships with alumni and track their pathways

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : 

• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor's Degree) in any subject and meeting Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) requirements as per this policy OR

• Department of Community Development (DCD)

• At least a QFE 7 (Bachelor's Degree) in any subject and having been employed as a former
or current teacher/educator.

Minimum Experience :

• Minimum of 2 year2 experience in school counselling or other counselling experience
required

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills :

• Strong interpersonal skills with both students and parents

• Demonstrable organisational skills

• Strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence

• Must possess high emotional and physical energy to handle the array of problems addressed

• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism