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    "description": "ST. James School PVT in Bungkawn, Mizoram is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 1-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n- Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n- Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n- Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n- Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n- Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n- Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n- Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
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  "descriptionText": "ST. James School PVT in Bungkawn, Mizoram is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 1-8. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n• Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n• Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n• Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n• Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n• Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n• Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n• Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a school Counsellor to run individual sessions, SEL classes and the quiet, important work of supporting student wellbeing.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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 School Counsellor",
      "body": "Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies."
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  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "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 kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "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": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much experience do I need for this School Counsellor role?",
      "a": "The required experience is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    }
  ]
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