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  "descriptionText": "Delhi Public School Ruby Park, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Career Counsellor.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Provide one-on-one and group support to students\n• Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists\n• Maintain confidential case records\n• Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives\n\nRequirements:\n• 2-6 years of relevant experience\n• Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant\n\nAbout the school:\nThis school is the first educational initiative of OmDayal Group under the aegis of The Delhi Public School Society. Founded in 2003, this school aims at raising the bar of excellence not only through quality education but also by honing new-age competencies, life skills, lateral thinking and creative potential in an integrated learning environment. DPS Ruby Park, a CBSE affiliated school has empowered students to step into the wider communities as confident and future-ready individuals ,able to take the world in their stride. The school has nurtured young minds with stimulating learning practices and opportunities to stay ahead in life. The school’s endeavour to attain educational excellence have been rewarded over the years with outstanding academic and co-scholastic achievements.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
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    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Delhi Public School Ruby Park",
      "body": "Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Delhi Public School Ruby Park?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Delhi Public School Ruby Park located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Career Counsellor — Delhi Public School Ruby Park role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Career Counsellor — Delhi Public School Ruby Park — Delhi Public School Ruby Park\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    }
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