Secondary Counsellor

Counsellor -Secondary

Continuing 1.0 FTE

Argyle Secondary School

WHO WE ARE

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District - “the natural place to learn” - provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools,2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. Noted for its progressive approach to instruction, firm belief in Inclusive Education, advocacy for indigenizing learning, and emphasis on social-emotional learning, the North Vancouver School District is a great place to learn, share and grow

THE ROLE

Argyle is looking for a grade counsellor. The position will include one block of teaching Career Life Education 12 online.

Argyle strives for an innovative, inclusive, positive, and challenging learning environment for all students. We are fortunate through the new school design to have flexible learning spaces and outdoor spaces that facilitate collaboration and learning in different environments.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability.

Excellent verbal, written, facilitation and organizational skills.

Displays social-emotional competencies of self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, relationship-building and responsible decision-making.

Within a collaborative environment, develop a comprehensive understanding of curriculum with the ability to influence instruction, assessment, indigenous education and social-emotional learning practices.

Ability to implement effective strategies to engage and support academic success for all learners in an inclusive environment

Committed to professional development with a desire to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies to provide a creative, engaged, and inclusive classroom experience.

Collaborates with students, parents and staff to enhance the school as a learning community.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATION
- A Bachelor of Education Degree in Secondary Education.
- Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, including a supervised counselling practicum.
- Coursework or training in Social Emotional Assessment in Schools
- Training and demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counselling to students and to parents
- Demonstrated ability and successful experience in communicating effectively with teachers, parents, school administrators, and community agencies
- Training and demonstrated ability to perform Functional Assessments of Behaviour, and thorough knowledge of classroom management strategies
- Demonstrated skill and successful experience in developing instructional and behavioural strategies to assist classroom teachers
- Demonstrated ability and successful experience in creating Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for students with social, emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health issues
- Demonstrated skill and successful experience in helping students with social, emotional, and learning difficulties function effectively in an integrated school setting
- Thorough knowledge of the BC Graduation Program, Ministry of Education Special Education Model, District Programs, the District’s Inclusive Education 44 Service Delivery Model, and community services

SALARY & BENEFITS

As per the Teachers’ Collective Agreement.

Create your profile on Make A Future,

Please complete all the sections including Experience, Education & References and answer all the corresponding questions.

Minimum of three (3) professional teaching references who have observed your work as a teacher.

Cover Letter

Résumé

Final Practicum Reports, or a recent Principal's Evaluation (if you have been teaching for a few years)

Copy of transcript(s) or grades summary

At the North Vancouver School District, our values guide what we do. We support diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and schools; we welcome and respect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of all our employees and students.

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.