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    "description": "St. Xaviers Collegiate School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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:\nSt. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Xaviers Collegiate School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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:\nSt. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a school Counsellor to run individual sessions, SEL classes and the quiet, important work of supporting student wellbeing.",
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    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Xaviers Collegiate School",
      "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 an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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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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      "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": "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": "What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — St. Xaviers Collegiate School?",
      "a": "Most Student Counsellor — St. Xaviers Collegiate School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "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": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    }
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