Provincial School Counselling Consultant

5 months ago

Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

As part of the Student Equity and Support Services Branch, you will work with both the Student Services and SchoolsPlus/Integrated Services divisions to provide direction and integrated leadership to the Regional Centres for Education (RCEs) and le Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) regarding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, guidelines, programming, and services that support the academic achievement and well-being of all students. The Branch works collaboratively across the department and government to ensure the provision of a high-quality, culturally, and linguistically responsive, and equitable public education system.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Provincial School Counselling Consultant to join our innovative and dynamic team.

As the successful Provincial School Counselling Consultant, your primary responsibility will be leading the implementation of the Comprehensive School Counselling (CSC) Framework to meet the changing and complex realities of school communities. This will result in enhanced well-being and achievement for students in Nova Scotia.

The provincial School Counselling Consultant will collaborate to promote and enhance access to culturally and linguistically responsive instructional/counselling practices and lead the development and implementation of research-proven resources, initiatives, and training opportunities as part of the comprehensive school counselling framework.

As a Consultant within the Student Services Division, you will work collaboratively with regional/board teams EECD colleagues, and external partners (government and community) to support the recruitment and retention of qualified School Counsellors with the knowledge and expertise to provide responsive, preventative, and proactive social emotional learning, behavioral and mental health programming in our schools. 

This role is multi-faceted and as part of the CSC Framework, the School Counselling Consultant will be tasked to assist in implementing and monitoring various initiatives in the areas of Well-Being/Behavior, Learning and Achievement, and Life Transition and Career Planning. Responsibilities also include administrative duties and required procedures including researching, reviewing and maintaining data, correspondence, reporting and carrying out other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a proven educational leader who is passionate about making a difference

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have:

a Master of Education or Arts in School Counselling, plus eight years related experience. OR A Bachelor of Education Degree or eligibility to be certified through the Nova Scotia Office of Teacher Certification

A minimum of eight (8) years of successful and recent school-based experience as a School Counsellor. 

Experience in an education leadership role (coach/mentor, consultant, coordinator, school administration, or equivalent) is required.

Required experience includes working with teachers and school board staff in the public school system in the areas of human rights education, cultural proficiency and culturally responsive teaching.

The successful candidate will have outstanding verbal, written, communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent organizational skills, will be detailed-oriented and will have demonstrated ability to multi-task. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, community partners/members and colleagues. Strong decision-making and leadership skills are required.

Assets considered for this position include:

Credentials in project management and program evaluation experience. Bilingualism (fluent in French and English).

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day May be required to work overtime on occasion  Travel is required to attend meetings and offer services

What We Offer

Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies Countless career paths Department specific flexible working schedules Pay Grade: PR 20 Salary Range:  $3,;- $4,;Bi-Weekly

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