Guidance Counsellor

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada TVO Ontario Educational Comms. Authority Full time

**Position Title**: Guidance Counsellor (12 - Month Contract)

**Division**:Digital Learning

**Reports To**: Director, Academic Services

**Location**:Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid)

TVO Media Education Group (TVO.me) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario. We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. That is our why.

**A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging**

At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

**Who We Are**

As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, TVO.me is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility. This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians everyday. It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

**The Opportunity**

The Guidance Counsellor will have the opportunity to implement curriculum practices relevant to guidance and career education. Using a variety of data collection methods, you will assess and evaluate the programs around learning opportunities and experiences.

**How you will make an impact**
- Liaise with students, teachers, and parents, and work collaboratively with colleagues and various groups and committees, on matters regarding guidance services
- Provide support in the area of diploma requirements, diploma assessments and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
- Provide support in the administration of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing for eligible students
- Provide support to Administrative Services colleagues on student issues/concerns
- Develop and implement accommodation plan s as required

**What you will bring to TVO**
- Certified teacher with Guidance qualifications (Specialist) and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
- A minimum of 5 years working experience working with Indigenous students
- Experience working in an Indigenous community or with Indigenous groups
- Experience developing, using, and accommodating expectations based on the needs of all students, including knowledge of special education, accommodation, documentation, and legislation
- Proven leadership in developing and delivering services that promote inclusion, participation, creativity, and empowerment to build a vibrant Indigenous community where safety and wellbeing are shared values
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning, and Indigenous culture
- Knowledge and understanding of Ministry of Education’s Ontario Schools (2016)
- Experience with prior learning assignments; familiar with Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) and Mature PLAR
- Knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, district school board policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to guidance and career education
- Knowledge of all policy documents, course selection, and course sequencing
- Solutions-driven with excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills, and a solid understanding of the past and new curricula and educational options relating to the distance learner
- Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrates TVO's values of Excellence & Innovation; Ownership; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Trust and Respect

**TVO.me & YOU**

We are a learning organization. It is at the core of everything we do, and each individual at TVO.me invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge. Whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch and learns, who make up a team transforming the digital learning and media landscapes.

At TVO.me, we roll up our sleeves every day, adapting to change, and working cross functionally with great teams and

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