Elementary Itinerant Counsellor - Abbotsford, Canada - School District #34 (Abbotsford)

School District #34 (Abbotsford)

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Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary

Elementary Counsellors are a part of the larger District Learning Support Services team. Working in itinerant positions, they support multiple elementary schools across the district.

Generally speaking, our Elementary Counsellors provide ongoing emotional, social and behavioral support for identified students, participate with School Based Teams and integrated care teams, liaise with district and community agencies, and support parents and families of identified students either directly support or through referral to community agencies.

Education & Experience

Master's Degree in Counselling with a counselling practicum relevant to the school environment

Experience as a school counsellor at the Elementary Level

Training in violence, threat, risk assessment (VTRA) Successfully complete and maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification

Eligible for B.C. Certification

Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum report

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to liaise with community agencies regarding programs available to youth.

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.

Organization & Planning:
Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment

Classroom Management:
Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.

Facilitation & Engagement:
Ability to capture and maintain students' interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning

Assessment & Coaching:
Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

Collaboration & Teamwork:
Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives

Caring & Inclusiveness:
Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students

Flexibility & Adaptability:
Demonstrate flexibility in our ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances