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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a motivated and empathetic School Guidance Counselor to join our educational team. As a guidance counselor, you play a vital role in supporting students' personal, educational, and professional development. Your main task is to help students make informed decisions regarding their studies and future career choices.
As a guidance counselor, you will work closely with teachers, parents, and other school staff. Your duties include individual and group counseling, creating study plans, and supporting students in various life situations. You will also participate in school development work and maintain contact with higher education institutions and representatives of working life.
We expect you to have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to listen, and a passion for supporting young people in their growth and decision-making. You must have the appropriate qualifications for guidance counseling and experience in the school environment. We value initiative, organizational skills, and a desire to continuously improve counseling practices.
We offer you a meaningful job where you can make a real difference in young people's futures. You will be supported by a skilled and encouraging work community and have the opportunity to develop your own expertise. If you are passionate about supporting youth and want to help shape their future, this position is for you.
Responsibilities
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- Creating and monitoring study plans
- Supporting students in career and further education choices
- Collaborating with teachers, parents, and stakeholders
- Participating in school development work
- Providing information on education and career options
- Guiding students in various life situations
- Organizing training and information sessions
- Maintaining contact with universities and employers
- Supporting student motivation and well-being
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Qualification as a guidance counselor
- Experience in the school environment
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Empathetic and supportive approach
- Knowledge of the education system and career options
- Willingness to develop counseling practices
- Fluency in Finnish
- Basic IT skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What motivates you to work with young people?
- What do you think makes a good guidance counselor?
- Describe your experience with school counseling.
- How do you approach a student who is unsure about their future?
- How do you collaborate with teachers and parents?
- How would you improve school counseling services?
- How do you handle challenging counseling situations?
- How do you stay updated on education and labor market trends?
- Describe a situation where you significantly helped a student.
- How do you support student well-being and motivation?
