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  "descriptionText": "H.M. Ishaque School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Student 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:\nH.M. Ishaque School is a State Board Day School in Andheri West, Mumbai.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Counsellor: confidential 1:1s, life-skills classes, and a partner to teachers and parents on student mental health.",
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    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — H.M. Ishaque School",
      "body": "Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies."
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      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "Working in a **state-board** setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
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      "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai",
      "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India."
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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": "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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at H.M. Ishaque School?",
      "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": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — H.M. Ishaque School role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
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