Special Educator

Teacher-Behavioral Counsellor
Special Education | Teacher - Behavioural Counsellor
Role Summary
The Teacher-Behavioral Counsellor works within the Special Education department to assess,
Support and monitor the behavioral and socio-emotional needs of students across grades. The
role involves designing and delivering structured intervention programs in close collaboration
with classroom teachers, parents, and the wider school support team. This is a full-time position that
requires consistent on-site engagement with students, staff, and families.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct structured behavioral assessments and observations for referred students to identify
areas requiring targeted intervention.
Design, implement, and review Individualized Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) in coordination
with the special education and classroom teaching teams.
Deliver one-to-one and small-group behavioral intervention sessions using evidence-based
approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
techniques or Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Collaborate with subject teachers to develop grade-appropriate strategies that support the
inclusion of students with behavioral needs within mainstream classrooms.
¢ Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records, session notes, progress reports, and behavioral data
for each student on the caseload.
¢ Conduct parent and guardian consultations to share assessment findings and explain intervention.
goals and provide guidance on strategies to reinforce at home.
¢ Participate in Student Support Team meetings, contributing behavioral data and
recommendations to inform decisions about a student's support plan.
¢ Coordinate with external professionals such as psychologists, therapists, and medical
practitioners when a case requires multidisciplinary input, following the school's referral
protocols.
¢ Plan and facilitate sta development sessions or briengs on behavioural management
strategies relevant to the school's student population.
¢ Prepare and submit periodic progress reports and termly summaries for the Head of Special.
Education, keeping all documentation in line with school data-protection guidelines.
Required Qualifications and Experience
¢ Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Special Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis or a
closely related field.
¢ A postgraduate diploma or master's degree in Special Education, School Counselling, Child and
Adolescent psychology or behavioral therapy is an advantage.

¢ Minimum two years of hands-on experience in a school-based or clinical setting providing
behavioral counseling or intervention services to students in grades 1 through 12.
¢ Demonstrated working knowledge of at least one evidence-based behavioral intervention
framework (ABA, PBS, CBT or equivalent).
¢ Familiarity with the documentation and reporting standards applicable to special education
programs in Indian schools are preferred.
Skills and Competencies
¢ Ability to conduct systematic behavioral observations and translate findings into actionable
intervention plans.
¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing professional reports and engaging
clearly with teaching staff, parents, and external specialists.
¢ Competence in maintaining confidential case records and managing a caseload across multiple
grade levels.
¢ Capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, respecting the professional boundaries of
colleagues from different specializations.
¢ Sound judgement in identifying situations that require escalation to senior staff or external
referral.
¢ Prociency in using basic data tools for tracking intervention outcomes and presenting progress
to stakeholders.
¢ Patience, consistency, and a methodical approach when working with students who present with
complex or persistent behavioral difficulties.