Indigenous Educator/counsellor - North Vancouver, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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North Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position overview:
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (KGMS) is located in North Vancouver on the

ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples. We are currently seeking a part-time

educator / counselor to work with our educational team to assist KGMS in providing

the best possible Indigenous education programming and services in order to

ensure high levels of academic achievement for our Indigenous students. The

personal, social, and educational growth. Provide individual and when needed

small group counselling and facilitation. The role may require small group and

classroom instruction through collaboration and facilitation of Social Emotional

Learning (SEL).

Duties may include but are not limited to;

Assist and collaborate in the planning and delivery of cultural and curricular

school workshops

Provide coteaching and program planning in classrooms
Support literacy and numeracy instruction in schools
Develop and collect resources, materials and supports
Assist with the development of planning and reporting for provincial grants

pertaining to Indigenous education

Assist with budget allocation of resources as required
Network with Indigenous education leaders and advocates
Network and collaborate with all key stakeholders
Support Indigenous students within the classroom setting
Assist in monitoring the academic achievement of Indigenous students

including the collection and analysis of data

Assist parents, teachers, tutors and colleagues in understanding and

responding to developmental levels of students and their needs/concerns

Make appropriate referrals for students and/or families/caregivers to school

and community programs/resources as needed

Ability to exercise ethical decisionmaking
Maintain upto date and accurate confidential records
Demonstrate continual professional development through workshops/conference
Adheres to professional and ethical standards of school counseling
Advanced coursework in group counselling, testing and assessment, theories

of various psychological and counselling methods/techniques and mental

health

Experience working with students of Indigenous/Inuit/Metis ancestry
Knowledge of Indigenous/Inuit/Metis culture and language
BC Teacher Certification
Successful classroom teaching experience with students K to 1
Criminal Record Check
Experience providing individual and group counselling

The consideration will be given to someone with the preferred level of experience

such as Master's Degree in Counselling or Master's Degree in School Counselling

including a counselling/ therapy practicum at an educational setting.

There could be the opportunity for this position to move into a full-time role based

on experience and school needs.

Salary and benefits paid as per the collective agreement.

KGMS especially invites those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the

values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a diverse and

inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome

persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If

you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable

workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

How to apply

Posted On
April 10, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Openings
1

Job Type
Part Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Location
North Vancouver BC

Salary
To be Determined

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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