100% School Counsellor (WNES)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • West Northfield, NS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School Counsellor is responsible for providing support to students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The Teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.

Requirements

• Valid NS teaching license
• Elementary Endorsement
• Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent
• Reviewed and demonstrated proficiency with the CCPA Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice in their role as a School Counsellor.
• Understanding of the MTSS Framework and supporting the Tiers of Intervention including the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams
• Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional development in Counselling
• Experience as a School Counsellor
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma, the impact on learning, communication and social engagement throughout the lifespan
• An interest and willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development
• Experience in planning and developing training and professional learning opportunities related to students with behaviours of concern

Responsibilities

• Participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.
• Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding records and documentation.
• Collaborate with school and inter-agency teams to support early intervention strategies, coordination of services, problem solving and program planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students.
• Employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm.
• Plan and develop training and professional learning opportunities related to students with behaviours of concern.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level