School Counselor - YCMHS - 100% Term 2023-063(3) - Jobs in Yarmouth region

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS - CLICK HERE TO APPLYTri-County Regional Centre for EducationThe Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): at 11:59pm.Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2024 Position Type: TermTO APPLY: Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. (Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process.) Assignment:• School Counselor - 1 Vacancy - Grade 9 - 12Role:The School Counselor with the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education will be responsible for the coordination of the comprehensive counselling program within a school(s) focusing on preventative and responsive programs and services. These programs and services must be principally concerned with the personal, social, educational and career needs of all students, placing priority on the best interest of students. Consistent with the Department of Education and Tri-County Regional Centre for Education policies, the School Counsellor will work within an established framework for the delivery of specialized services to students. Working collaboratively in a team environment, the School Counsellor will demonstrate a strong commitment to the school improvement process in support of student learning and reports directly to the School Principal(s). Required Qualifications and ExperienceValid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification Master of Education Degree in Counselling Training in Restorative Approaches Training in Trauma Informed Practises Experience teaching at an secondary level Experience as an secondary school counsellor Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hireOnce You #39;ve Applied:Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. SECURITY CHECKS:The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/