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  "descriptionText": "About Saini International School, Maheshtala\nSaini International School, Maheshtala is a CBSE school located in Maheshtala, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: School Counselor\nWe are hiring an experienced School Counselor to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the CBSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n• Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n• Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\nQualifications\n• Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n• B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n• Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n• Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n• Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\nWhat We Offer\n• Competitive salary with annual increments\n• Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n• Continuous professional development and training\n• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n• Convenient Maheshtala location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a School Counselor",
      "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing."
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      "id": "board-context",
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      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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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": "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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
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    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
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      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
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    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "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": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Saini International School, Maheshtala follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
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