T24-52 Continuing, Full-Time School Counsellor, Careers Life Education 10 and Career Life Connections 12 - British Columbia, Canada - York Region District School Board

Description

• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support
• demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
• demonstrated understanding of a school timetable and the ability to extensively utilize online scheduling tools such as MyEdBC
• extensive knowledge of secondary curriculum, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities
• demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments
• training and experience in conflict resolution and addiction protocol
• demonstrated successful Secondary School experience in school-based counselling
• experience in implementation of Career Life Education and Career Life Connections
• successful experience with Graduation Transitions and 'distributed learning'
• excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
• an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes
• demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
• willingness to assist with the leadership of the School Based Team
• proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
• demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
• demonstrated good listening skills and possessing excellent conflict resolution skills
• ability to aid students in learning to structure their time to achieve academic success For Further Information Contact