Student Support Counsellor

Student Support Counsellor – Program for students with learning disabilities Job ID: 236295 | Location: 1515 Cheapside St., London | Salary: $28.58–$31.44 per hour* *Indicates that the salary listed is per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Overview A rewarding opportunity awaits you at the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. We are looking for Student Support Counsellors to support the Amethyst Demonstration School in London. Our mission is to provide a place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow, discover and ultimately, ‘Believe in Themselves.’ Our schools are known for being forward‑thinking and technologically advanced, and we are committed to learning excellence. Responsibilities Provide supervision, guidance and instruction in social and life skills for students with severe learning disabilities in a lodging program setting. Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group programs to meet the personal, emotional and developmental needs of students using a multidisciplinary approach, including physical activities, recreational programs, safety and behavioral plans, and social skills lesson plans. Supervise, guide and instruct students in the lodging program, acting as a role model and modeling appropriate interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and social skills. Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe and secure environment for students in the lodging program. Conduct structured study time for all students and assist them using a variety of learning tools. Offer students opportunities to participate in extra‑curricular activities that allow for the transference and practice of acquired skills. Organize, schedule recreational, leisure and educational programs and activities that meet the varied interests and physical needs of students. Maintain meaningful and appropriate communication with students, parents and other professionals, preparing reports on student progress and liaising with parents to update them, and participating in case conferences and reviews with other professionals. Mandatory Requirements College certification from a recognized educational facility and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child‑related field. Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training and/or Behaviour Management Training or equivalent. Skills and Qualifications Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective social, recreational and leisure programs geared to meet the needs of students with severe learning disabilities. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care and safety. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, staff and other professionals. Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Willingness and ability to work shifts. Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialised individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible and consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We offer accommodation to address specific needs related to protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; accessibility; Anti‑Racism Policy. Additional Information Apply by: Friday, November 14, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Position details: 3 English Temporary – Irregular On‑Call, duration up to 10 months, 1515 Cheapside St., London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check. Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Work hours: Schedule 4‑A. Category: Health and Social Services. How to Apply Submit your application using only one of the methods identified below. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed in the job ad. Use concrete examples to demonstrate that you meet the requirements for this job. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. 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