Student Support Counsellor - Kingston, Canada - Limestone District School Board
Description
Student Support Counsellor (Term Position)Educational Services
35/Week - 10 Months/Year
Effective:
September 1, 2024, to June 27, 2025
Salary:
$ 66,603 - $75,005
The Limestone District School Board's strategic vision centres on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration.
Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 alternative education centres, covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.
Position SummaryThe Student Support Counsellor will consult with school personnel and parents to provide strategies for student success. The Student Support Counsellor will provide support to socially, emotionally, and behaviourally at-risk students.
They will act as part of the educational team and liaise with the community agencies, on behalf of the student, the family, and the school.
Understanding of the educational, social, and developmental needs of children and youth.Good communication skills.
Ability to display initiative in problem solving.
Provide support to students in dealing with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Provide direct student support to individuals, small groups and in classrooms in areas such as social emotional learning, social skills, conflict resolution, bullying, early intervention with attendance concerns, anger management and well-being.
Provide strategies and classroom resources to effect appropriate behavioural change.
Collaborate with school personnel in the development of Student Safety Plans for at-risk students.
This process will involve gathering necessary data to inform problem solving, implementation and evaluation of the behavioural change program.
Provide support to school personnel and parents in the aftermath of a crisis and/or a traumatic event.
Consult with schools on the assessment of high-risk students, and suicide risk assessment.
To participate in professional development opportunities as well as provide professional development to Board employees and community agencies.
Maintain a high standard of professional development through adequate knowledge of school board programs and community resources.
Be knowledgeable of Board policies, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrates experience and commitment to EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion).
Qualifications,
Knowledge and Experience
Community College Diploma/Degree or University Degree in a social science discipline such as Child and Youth Care, Behaviour Science, Bachelor of Behaviour Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent combination of university degree and related work experience
Hold a valid Ontario Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle.
How to
Apply
Cover letter (addressed to Erika Reynolds, Human Resources Consultant - Support Staff)
Resume
Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.
Accommodations will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodations at any time during the recruitment process.
Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage.
Commitment to Diversity
Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone.
The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.
We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve.
Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.
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