Counselling/international Advising - North Saanich, Canada - School District #63 (Saanich)

School District #63 (Saanich)

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North Saanich, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools.

Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

Job Posting:
Posting Detail

Posting:

T2324/026

Description:

Counselling/International Adv

Start Date:

01-Jul-2023

End Date:

Date Posted:

04-May-2023

Closing Date:

09-May :00

Location

Position

Assignment Type

FTE
Parkland Secondary

Continuing Teacher

Continuing

1.0000

Counselling and International Advisor position. Includes working outside the traditional timetable to support international students. Some supervision of field trips and international activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Master's Degree in Counselling or Psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling

Two years of successful classroom experience at the secondary level

Two years of successful school counselling experience at the secondary level that includes the provision of counselling, consultation, coordination and education services that promote the intellectual, human, social and career development of students

Current practical experience dealing with adolescents exhibiting behavioural and/or emotional problems

Demonstrated successful experience in the classroom and in a school-counselling position

Ideally, the successful applicant will possess:
Ability to support classroom teachers in understanding and planning for the social, emotional and behavioural needs of students in their classes

Strong communication skills with students, parents and colleagues and ability in group process techniques

Ability and willingness to act as a resource person for teaching staff

Demonstrated interest and a strong commitment to the emotional and social development of adolescents

Demonstrated aptitude for counselling and/or professional counselling experience

Experience working in a proactive, comprehensive counselling model

Experience working in a comprehensive model supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of International students

Strong understanding of current Graduation Programs prescribed by the Ministry of Education

Strong understanding of transitioning middle years learners to secondary and secondary learners to post-secondary

Threat Assessment Level 2 training

Knowledge and understanding of the role a counsellor plays on a Critical Response Team

Familiarity with community resources and referral processes

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative team

Successful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learners