School Counsellor

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) - 31 Jobs

Halifax, NS

Posted 11 days ago

Competition #: 144C8-Sep1223AR4
Position: School Counsellor
Location: Eastern Passage Education Centre
Department:
Assignment: School Counsellor
Status: Term

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Friday, September 01 2023
End Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024
Posted: Tuesday, September 12 2023 12:00 PM
Deadline: Monday, October 02 2023 12:00 PM

Details:

The School Counsellor is responsible for the coordination of the comprehensive counselling program within the school, 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.

Candidates who meet the following qualifications are encouraged to monitor postings and apply:

Master of Education Degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or equivalent (minimum 48 credit hours with courses related to counselling skills and practice;

Masters courses must include counselling theory and practice*, group counselling theory and practice*, practice issues and ethics, counselling theory and practicum*, counselling strategies and interventions*, principles of assessment for counselling, research design in education, career and transition counselling, theory of human development, diversity or culturally responsive pedagogy. *Courses related to counselling skills and practice must be completed on site (face-to-face) under the supervision of the counsellor educator; elective courses may be taken online; preference for courses contextualized for the education setting;

Minimum 500-hour supervised practicum component (inclusive of 250 direct hours and 50 group hours), preferably in a school-based practicum setting;

Counselling practicum in school counselling or minimum of 1 year of counselling experience in education (public, private, post-secondary)

A valid Nova Scotia Teacher's Certificate;

Eligible for a Nova Scotia Teacher's Certificate or Permit to Teach through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Applications are reviewed regularly and candidates may be contacted prior to the posting close date.

HRCE is also accepting applications from individuals who do not have a Bachelor of Education degree/teaching experience but meet the other qualifications above. Those selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted regarding next steps. Upon a satisfactory interview and positive references, candidates will be asked to complete a Permit to Teach Application and provide required documentation such as official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Permits will be in effect for the 2023-24 school year.

Please refer to job description for further details.

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy 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, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

Competition Number: 144C8-Sep1223AR4

Company Website: www.hrce.ca

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About Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) employs more than 10,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. To access the collective agreements for any of the unions representing our employees click here.

Serving more than 57,000 students in 135 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers:

Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
Competitive compensation packages
Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
Comprehensive sick leave and long-term disability benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program

Careers at HRCE - Application Process:

Postings are typically updated on Wednesdays at Noon.
To apply for any position with our Centre you must use our Careers at HRCE application system - register for an account at www.myhrce.ca.
An online resume must be created to apply for positions.
Utilize the School Finder to find out about locations and school information – https://www.hrce.ca/about-our-schools/school-finder.

HRCE maintains casual pools (substitute lists) for our administrative assistant, after school child care, custodian, educational program assistant, library support specialist, lunch monitor, pre-primary and teacher positions to provide short term coverage to schools when permanent staff are away. Substitutes fill in for day-to-day assignments on an as needed basis. Apply to the applicable posting today – www.myHRCE.ca/jobs

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy 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, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

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