Mumbai: Student Counsellor — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College Job at Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
Durgadevi Saraf Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- School
- Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Durgadevi Saraf Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Student Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Durgadevi Saraf Junior College follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
About Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
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