Description
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
NLPS is looking for casual and short-term PT/FT Counsellors. Counsellors with NLPS provide a continuum of preventative, developmental, remedial, and intervention services as a member of a multidisciplinary team approach within the District’s Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, modelling the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
Counsellors work in collaboration with students, parents/guardians, school-based team, school and itinerant staff, and community agencies in the development of support systems for students and classrooms to facilitate the educational, personal, social, emotional and career development of students
Assignments: Casual & Short-Term PT/FT Employment Opportunities
Salary: $60,832 - $109,713 per annum
Location: Site to be determined
Your work
Advance students’ educational achievement through goal setting, assistance with the development of student learning plans and activities that promote effective work and study habits
Facilitate the goals of career education, with an emphasis in decision making, personal planning, and career awareness
Provide individual, group, and family counselling and intervention services
Provide leadership in the identification, placement, and programming for students with complex mental health and behavioural challenges
Facilitate student and family referrals to community resources and services and liaise between school, home, and agencies as appropriate
Report and/or assist with reporting to the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Develop, coordinate, and provide leadership in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or student supportive plans with school and community care teams for students who require moderate and intensive behaviour support
Teach, co-teach, and/or support the delivery of prevention, social responsibility, and personal safety curriculum/programs
Provide in-service and support to school staff in the areas of mental health, suicide protocol, and child abuse prevention
Participate as an active member of school-based team (S-BT) and Learning Services Support Team (LSST)
Respond to critical incidents
Your Experience, Education and Skills
Certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
Master’s Degree in school counselling and/or counselling psychology
Minimum 2 years successful classroom experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the BC Curriculum model and a concept/competency-driven curriculum
Demonstrated ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feels, and capabilities of others
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize for effective instruction differentiation, and assessment
Demonstrated ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation, and enthusiasm for both the context and process of learning
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
Demonstrated ability to utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning
Demonstrated understanding and incorporation of Indigenous teachings and learnings
Work, Live & Play in Nanaimo!
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs more than 2,000 professionals, all committed to the education of our nearly 15,000 students. All members of our staff are integral to our excellent education system and our positive workplaces, supporting our district goals of:
Student Success
Student and Employee Wellness
Truth and Reconciliation
Nanaimo is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. We boast the best climate in Canada and are surrounded by some of the must beautiful wilderness in the word to enjoy excellent year-round recreational and cultural amenities. As a hub city, we have ready access to all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at www.sd68.bc.ca
How to Apply
To submit your application to the job posting please click the “APPLY” button.
Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, proof of certification with the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch, all transcripts, contact information for three professional, supervisory references, and any other relevant supporting documentation.
Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
This posting will remain open, and we will be shortlisting and interviewing as staffing needs permit.
If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or applicant@makeafuture.ca
