School Counselor at Jewels Leading Lights Academy

Jewels Leading Lights Academy is a Christian School which started off in September 2013 and was birth from the Bible club where children gather every Saturday to learn about Jesus and how to shine as lights in their everyday lives. It was imperative to set up a learning environment that can breed a new generation which will be Christ centered and also posses the kind of higher-order thinking and problem-solving abilities that will be needed in the 21st century. We noticed that it is evident that schools are failing to produce future generations with Godly character and even the kind of minds that will create new knowledge in the natural, physical and social sciences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Counselor

Location: Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an exceptional person as a Guidance Counsellor who would assist students with their educational, career, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the use of teachers’ data.
• Work with students in evolving educational and career plans in terms of such evaluation.
• Maintain student records and ensures their confidentiality.
• Provide information and prepares recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators and other professional staff members, providing information and assistance where needed for the ultimate benefit of students.
• Maintain a close relationship with the child study team following directives and recommendations as needed.
• Relate closely with, and involves parents in planning students career plans, and assists in the resolution of school related problems.
• Assist in the organization and administration of standardized test programs.
• Register students new to the school, provides orientation and information relative to school procedures, curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Participate in follow-up studies of former students for the purpose of improving services and evaluating the effectiveness of the educational program being offered by the school.
• Work to prevent students from dropping out from school, and assist those that do in finding alternative educational programs and/or employment.
• Arrange for summer work and/or enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional office environment.
• Contribute in the evaluation of current curriculum offerings and in the planning, selection and implementation of new course offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a counsellor in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Perceptive intuition and decision-making skills.
• Remarkable professionalism and good work ethic.
• Intermediate IT skills.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2024.