Forest Ridge Academy - School Counselor - Perm 2026 (91289)(2)

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

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a School Counselor for Forest Ridge Academy. This role is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive counselling program within a school, focusing on preventative and responsive programs and services. These services are primarily concerned with the personal, social, educational, and career needs of all students, with a priority on their best interests. The School Counsellor will operate within the policies of the Department of Education and TCRCE, delivering specialized services to students. This position involves collaborative work in a team environment, a commitment to school improvement for student learning, and reports directly to the School Principal(s).

Requirements

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent
• Training in Restorative Approaches
• Training in Trauma Informed Practises
• Group Counselling Theory and Practice
• School Counselling Programs
• Professional Ethics
• Counselling Skills
• Career and Transition Counselling
• Experience teaching at an elementary / secondary level
• Experience as an elementary / secondary school counsellor
• Cultural responsivity in Equity and Inclusion within a counselling context
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the comprehensive counselling program within a school(s) focusing on preventative and responsive programs and services.
• Ensuring programs and services are principally concerned with the personal, social, educational and career needs of all students, placing priority on the best interest of students.
• Working within an established framework for the delivery of specialized services to students, consistent with the Department of Education and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education policies.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the school improvement process in support of student learning.
• Reporting directly to the School Principal(s).

What This Job Offers

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