T24-37 Continuing, Full-Time Family of Schools Counsellor - British Columbia, Canada - York Region District School Board

Description

• 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
• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to fulfill the four roles of the counsellor as outlined in the Ministry of Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in regard to Behaviour Support and Mental Health in an elementary school context
• Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and perform behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in collaboration with the classroom teacher(s), the parent(s), the student and district personnel where appropriate, in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to co-plan and/or co-teach SEL with classroom teachers at the elementary level
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to supporting students and educators with the implementation of First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
• Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 student supports, and an ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students at each level
• Demonstrated experience and commitment supporting student transitions into, within and out of school
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to collaborating with a child and youth care worker at the elementary school levels
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing leadership at the school-based team
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership in the area of assessment and goal development for students who require supplemental and/or replacement goals with students, teachers, parents and other counsellors
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, competency-based individual education plans and ministry reports to support students at the elementary school level
• Demonstrated experience in accessing community supports and services to support students and their families
• Demonstrated ability to determine the needs of a group of students, and create a group to support their social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor For Further Information Contact