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    "title": "Career Counsellor — Holy Child Institute For Girls",
    "description": "Holy Child Institute For Girls, a State Board 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:\nHoly Child Institute For Girls is a State Board Day School in Beadon street, Kolkata.",
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  "descriptionText": "Holy Child Institute For Girls, a State Board 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:\nHoly Child Institute For Girls is a State Board Day School in Beadon street, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a school Counsellor to run individual sessions, SEL classes and the quiet, important work of supporting student wellbeing.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Holy Child Institute For Girls",
      "body": "Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "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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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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    {
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      "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": "Can I negotiate the salary at Holy Child Institute For Girls?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Holy Child Institute For Girls 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": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD Career Counsellor — Holy Child Institute For Girls job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    }
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